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Denis Mitchell, Ballet Dancer, 1949, carved from a piece of holly that Barbara [Hepworth] gave me (to base), holly© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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Ballet Dancer, 1949

Denis Mitchell (British, 1912–1993)

£37,700 price realized incl. premium

≈ $45,666≈ €43,322

Hammer £30,000 · with buyer’s premium £37,700

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Medium
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As published: “carved from a piece of holly that Barbara [Hepworth] gave me (to base), holly”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Other
Dimensions
48cm high (19in high) excluding base
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
MODERN MADE (745)
Date
October 27, 2023
Lot
142
Estimate
£8,000 – £12,000 (≈ $9,690 – $14,536) (≈ €9,193 – €13,790)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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