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Lynn Chadwick — Back to Venice
Lynn Chadwick

Back to Venice

"Back to Venice" by Lynn Chadwick is a bronze sculpture that exemplifies the artist's characteristic abstract figurative style, which emerged prominently in post-World War II British sculpture. The work combines organic and geometric forms in Chadwick's distinctive manner, reflecting his interest in creating dynamic compositions that suggest movement and tension without adhering to strict representational imagery. The title's reference to Venice evokes both a geographical and cultural touchstone, though the sculpture itself remains abstracted, inviting viewers to discover their own interpretations within its interlocking planes and voids.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale

March 18, 2026

Estimate: $1,000,000$1,500,000

Sold: $1,636,000

Lot 12

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Lynn Chadwick, Back to Venice

"Back to Venice" by Lynn Chadwick is a bronze sculpture that exemplifies the artist's characteristic abstract figurative style, which emerged prominently in post-World War II British sculpture. The work combines organic and geometric forms in Chadwick's distinctive manner, reflecting his interest in creating dynamic compositions that suggest movement and tension without adhering to strict representational imagery. The title's reference to Venice evokes both a geographical and cultural touchstone, though the sculpture itself remains abstracted, inviting viewers to discover their own interpretations within its interlocking planes and voids.

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

20th Century, Venice, Modern Sculpture, Figurative Abstraction, Constructivist Influence, British Artist, Three Dimensional Form, Mysterious Atmosphere, Surrealist Undertones, Bronze Casting

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