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Eileen Agar (British, 1899-1991) Figurehead and a Wheel, Charmouth, Dorset 6.8 x 6.4 cm. (2 3/4 ...
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Eileen Agar (British, 1899-1991) Figurehead and a Wheel, Charmouth, Dorset photograph, gelatin silver print 6.8 x 6.4 cm. (2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.) (image); 8.2 x 7.7 cm. (3 1/4 x 3 in.) (sheet) Negative circa 1934-36, printed later Footnotes: Provenance With Birch & Conran, London Private Collection, U.K. Exhibited Punkaharju, Retretti Art Centre, Surrealism in Visual Arts and Film, 16 May-13 September 1987 Many of Agar's photographic negatives are now held in the Tate Archives, including for the present lot. In 1934, Surrealism hadn't come to England yet, but Eileen Agar's orientation, then, was already definitely surrealist. In this photograph, the feminine figure listening to the wall and the wheel recalling the steering wheel of a ship leaning against the same wall, create a reality of their own, of a definitely feminine nature, while the mast coming out from the right balances them with its protruding, masculine, if not phallic nature, and refers them to their previous existence. While it would be excessive to call Agar's inspiration feminist, it still points to a double feature of her works throughout her whole career: her love of the sea and its permanence as well as her predilection for feminine elements, both being obviously linked. We are grateful to Professor Michel Remy for compiling this catalogue entry. Saleroom notices: Please note that this work is signed, inscribed and dated 'Eileen Agar/Perros-Guirec/Brittany 1936' (to the backboard) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Please note that this work is signed, inscribed and dated 'Eileen Agar/Perros-Guirec/Brittany 1936' (to the backboard)
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Eileen Agar (British, 1899-1991) Figurehead and a Wheel, Charmouth, Dorset photograph, gelatin silver print 6.8 x 6.4 cm. (2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.) (image); 8.2 x 7.7 cm. (3 1/4 x 3 in.) (sheet) Negative circa 1934-36, printed later Footnotes: Provenance With Birch & Conran, London Private Collection, U.K. Exhibited Punkaharju, Retretti Art Centre, Surrealism in Visual Arts and Film, 16 May-13 September 1987 Many of Agar's photographic negatives are now held in the Tate Archives, including for the present lot. In 1934, Surrealism hadn't come to England yet, but Eileen Agar's orientation, then, was already definitely surrealist. In this photograph, the feminine figure listening to the wall and the wheel recalling the steering wheel of a ship leaning against the same wall, create a reality of their own, of a definitely feminine nature, while the mast coming out from the right balances them with its protruding, masculine, if not phallic nature, and refers them to their previous existence. While it would be excessive to call Agar's inspiration feminist, it still points to a double feature of her works throughout her whole career: her love of the sea and its permanence as well as her predilection for feminine elements, both being obviously linked. We are grateful to Professor Michel Remy for compiling this catalogue entry. Saleroom notices: Please note that this work is signed, inscribed and dated 'Eileen Agar/Perros-Guirec/Brittany 1936' (to the backboard) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Please note that this work is signed, inscribed and dated 'Eileen Agar/Perros-Guirec/Brittany 1936' (to the backboard)
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