22nd Nov, 2023 11:00
European Works of Art
48
CHARLES ROBINSON SYKES (1875-1950): 'ADAM AND EVE'
a bronze group with dark greeny brown patination, English, early 20th century, the pair of embracing nudes standing on a naturalistic mound, titled and signed in the bronze 'ADAM / and EVE', 'CHARLES SYKES', on a green and black mottled marble square stand 9.5cm high, bronze 30cm high
Provenance: John Buckland Wright (1897–1954), probably a gift from Charles Sykes; thence by direct family descent to the vendor.
The artist John Buckland Wright, principally known for his etchings and engravings, was a friend of Charles Sykes, owning a number of his works. According to Wright's family, these were all given to him directly by Sykes. The sculptor Charles Sykes, best known for his ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ for Rolls Royce (see following lot), also worked as an illustrator, which apparently is how he got to know Wright.
Sold for £1,900
a bronze group with dark greeny brown patination, English, early 20th century, the pair of embracing nudes standing on a naturalistic mound, titled and signed in the bronze 'ADAM / and EVE', 'CHARLES SYKES', on a green and black mottled marble square stand 9.5cm high, bronze 30cm high
Provenance: John Buckland Wright (1897–1954), probably a gift from Charles Sykes; thence by direct family descent to the vendor.
The artist John Buckland Wright, principally known for his etchings and engravings, was a friend of Charles Sykes, owning a number of his works. According to Wright's family, these were all given to him directly by Sykes. The sculptor Charles Sykes, best known for his ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ for Rolls Royce (see following lot), also worked as an illustrator, which apparently is how he got to know Wright.
Auction: European Works of Art, 22nd Nov, 2023
