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GILL PARKER (BRITISH, CONTEMPORARY) AN EQUESTRIAN BRONZE 'MRS MOSS' DATED 1984 The brood mare depicted standing, signed and inscribed to cast, dated 1984 and numbered 1 33.5cm high, base 28cm wide Provenance: Acquired from The Sladmore Gallery by the vendor's father. With accompanying paperwork. A member of the Society of Equestrian Artists and experienced horsewoman, this was the first work produced by Gill Parker in collaboration with The Sladmore Gallery. She writes about this first visit to capture a likeness of the mare; "One day I was asked to meet at the gallery to discuss a commission for one of their clients. Edward drove me out of London but wouldn't tell me where we were going. He told me later that recognising how shy I was, he thought I would get too nervous. After about an hour he turned up the long drive towards Woburn Abbey. This was to be my first major commission and it was of course, as predicted, a horse. Not just any horse, but a famous brood mare called Mrs Moss!" The owner, Henrietta Russell Dowager Duchess of Bedford, was delighted with the bronze and wrote in 1984: "We now have the bronze and it is a great joy to us. I know that we will have the pleasure of looking at her for the rest of our lives and future generations will know that the incredible Mrs Moss looked like as Gill has captured, so perfectly, every nuance of her being." Condition Report: milder patination to surfaces that have been stroked more- end of nose, left shoulder front of legs. Right side of flank with some abrasion and wear which will benefit from spot repatination Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer