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John William Mills
John William Mills PPRBS ARCA FRSA (1933-2023) - 1963 Mixed Media, Orson Welles

1963

$397
£299.45
€345.38
CA$560.38
A$623.65
CHF 324.69
MX$7,531.28
NOK 4,071.89
SEK 3,846.16
DKK 2,579.06

About the Item

An expressive mixed media study by the sculptor John W. Mills (1933-2023) depicting the actor and director Orson Welles. This is a rare preliminary sketch for a sculpture, as noted in the inscription beneath the artwork and on the backing of the frame verso. Signed and dated to the lower right. Well presented behind glass in a black frame. On paper.
  • Creator:
    John William Mills (1933, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Light discolouration to the paper. Some debris behind the glass. Light wear to the frame, including some scuffs, scratches and small indentations.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sq8251stDibs: LU881316754632

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