Lot 179: MARK BOYLE | Assemblage

mixed media assemblage on panel

122 by 90cm.; 48 by 35½in.

mixed media assemblage on panel

The elements of the work appear sound and securely attached to the panel. There is some oxidisation to some of the metal elements of the work, consistent with the artist's aesthetic. One of the fingers on the collaged dummy's hand has been lost, but the break is old and could well have been there when the work was made. There is some surface dirt across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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London, Woodstock Gallery, Erections, Constructions and Assemblages by Mark Boyle, 29th August - 17th September 1963, un-numbered exhibition, with tour to Traverse Art Gallery, Edinburgh and Citizen's Theatre Gallery, Glasgow.

Acquired directly from the Artist by the previous owner, circa 1963-4
Their sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 14th May 1998, lot 119 (as Composition with Street Sign and Mannequin's Hand), where acquired by the present owner