Lot 37: Michael Ayrton (1921-1975)

Michael Ayrton (1921-1975) The Arkville Minotaur signed and numbered 'Michael Ayrton/3/3' (on the top of the base) bronze with a grey/green patina 86 in. (218.5 cm.) high, including base Conceived in 1968-69, and cast circa 1974-75

Portsmouth, City Art Gallery, Michael Ayrton, Maze and Minotaur, February - March 1973: this exhibition travelled to Southampton, City Art Gallery, March - April 1973; Bath, Holburne Museum, April - May 1973; Exeter, City Art Gallery, May - June 1973; Rye Art Gallery, June - August 1973. Caerphilly, Caerphilly Castle, on long-term loan. Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, February 1987 - April 2001. Witley Court, Jerwood Sculpture Park, May - September 2001. Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, October 2001 - April 2013.

P. Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham, 1978, p. 94, no. 166, another cast illustrated. Exhibition catalogue, Michael Ayrton, Maze and Minotaur, Bournemouth, Bruton Gallery, 1973, illustrated on back cover.

Acquired directly from the artist, and by descent.