An exquisite, highly tactile contemporary modernist statement piece by acclaimed British artist Tony Yates RBA RBSA.
Executed in 2005 and handled by the prestigious Buckenham Galleries in Suffolk, this substantial, hand-cast white plaster relief plaque titled “Deux Femmes” beautifully bridges the gap between classical figurative elegance and raw, modern sculptural abstraction.
Composition & Visual Presence
Measuring an impressive 67.5 x 62 cm with an architectural depth of 4.5 cm the plaque carries immense physical and visual weight.
Yates masterfully captures the fluid, interconnected contours and classicizing drapery of two stylized female figures, retaining the honest, chalky, and structurally organic qualities of raw plaster. Because of the deep, high-relief casting, the piece interacts dynamically with ambient light, throwing deep, dramatic shadows that shift beautifully throughout the day. The raw white plaster is set in sharp, editorial contrast against a deep, dark textured backing, mounted inside a custom-designed black shadow-box style frame.
Provenance & Authenticity
This investment-grade asset boasts absolute, verified commercial and institutional provenance: The Artist: Born in 1957, Tony Yates is an elected full member of both the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) and the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), celebrated for bringing a deeply expressive, visceral physicality to his canvas work and rare three-dimensional reliefs.
Authenticated Reverse: The reverse of the cast plaster features the clean, authentic incised signature of the artist ('Tony Yates').
Original Documentation: Accompanied by its completely intact, original June 2005 purchase gallery invoice from Buckenham Galleries, meticulously preserving the piece's exhibition pedigree and commercial trail from day one.
Condition Report
In excellent original gallery condition. The raw plaster work remains beautifully crisp, clean, and structurally flawless, displaying a refined, authentic matte patina developed over its 21-year history. The frame shows negligible wear, ready for immediate, high-end installation.
An exquisite, highly tactile contemporary modernist statement piece by acclaimed British artist Tony Yates RBA RBSA.
Executed in 2005 and handled by the prestigious Buckenham Galleries in Suffolk, this substantial, hand-cast white plaster relief plaque titled “Deux Femmes” beautifully bridges the gap between classical figurative elegance and raw, modern sculptural abstraction.
Composition & Visual Presence
Measuring an impressive 67.5 x 62 cm with an architectural depth of 4.5 cm the plaque carries immense physical and visual weight.
Yates masterfully captures the fluid, interconnected contours and classicizing drapery of two stylized female figures, retaining the honest, chalky, and structurally organic qualities of raw plaster. Because of the deep, high-relief casting, the piece interacts dynamically with ambient light, throwing deep, dramatic shadows that shift beautifully throughout the day. The raw white plaster is set in sharp, editorial contrast against a deep, dark textured backing, mounted inside a custom-designed black shadow-box style frame.
Provenance & Authenticity
This investment-grade asset boasts absolute, verified commercial and institutional provenance: The Artist: Born in 1957, Tony Yates is an elected full member of both the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) and the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), celebrated for bringing a deeply expressive, visceral physicality to his canvas work and rare three-dimensional reliefs.
Authenticated Reverse: The reverse of the cast plaster features the clean, authentic incised signature of the artist ('Tony Yates').
Original Documentation: Accompanied by its completely intact, original June 2005 purchase gallery invoice from Buckenham Galleries, meticulously preserving the piece's exhibition pedigree and commercial trail from day one.
Condition Report
In excellent original gallery condition. The raw plaster work remains beautifully crisp, clean, and structurally flawless, displaying a refined, authentic matte patina developed over its 21-year history. The frame shows negligible wear, ready for immediate, high-end installation.
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