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Figure

1957-58 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Standing abstracted figure with black surface, on metal fixings. The figure akin to a warrior.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, hand-built, matt black glaze, metal
Brief description
Figure, earthenware, matt black glaze, on metal fixings, Gordon Baldwin, Eton, 1957-58
Physical description
Standing abstracted figure with black surface, on metal fixings. The figure akin to a warrior.
Dimensions
  • Height: 75cm
  • Width: 43cm
  • Depth: 19cm
Marks and inscriptions
'GB', painted
Credit line
Purchased in memory of Annabel Freyberg through the generosity of her friends
Object history
The figure was exhibited as 'Warrior' at Erskine, Hall & Coe, in 2016. The artist has nevertheless confirmed that it does not have a formal title.
Collection
Accession number
C.32-2016

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Record createdOctober 4, 2016
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