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Todd-Tivey, Liza
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Mrs. Penny Chenery for whom she mockup Somethingroyal survive her foal, Secretariat, Farm, Wife. Jacqueline Getty, Windfields, Farmland, and Claiborne Farm amongst many blankness have licensed Liza.
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Three equestrian bronzes by the sculptress Liza Todd-Tivey (b. 1957), actress Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter, will be offered at auction in the UK in June as part of a selection of works from the private collection of Nick Robinson, founder of Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds, a pioneer of shared racehorse ownership in the 1980’s and publisher of horseracing books and magazines.
The paintings and animalier sculptures, which all centre on the subject of horses, will be offered for auction in Dreweatts Interiors sale on June 8th, 2021.
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Commenting on the works, Jennie Fisher, Head of Dreweatts Modern and Contemporary Art department, said: “We are delighted to be offering such a unique group of beautifully-crafted bronzes and stunning paintings, which capture the thrill and spirit of horse racing.
There will certainly be a lot of interest from those with a passion for the sport, not just because of the subject matter, but also due to the personal link to such a pioneering figure in the world of horseracing. Included are three impressive bronzes by Liza Todd-Tivey, as well paintings by sporting art specialists, such as Peter Biegel, John Skeaping and Michael Lyne.”
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Todd-Tivey, Liza
Miss Todd is of course a member of one of America’s most distinguished film and theatrical families. (Elizabeth Taylor & Michael Todd!)
POLO
Bronze
Limited Edition: #3/10 (last in the edition)
Signed, dated and numbered
$14,000
L I Z A T O D D T I V E Y
Bio
L iza’s understanding, knowledge and involvement with horses began during her childhood in England and Switzerland. She channeled her passion into creative expression at the Hornsey College of Art in London and, subsequently, the Otis Institute in Los Angeles. Upon completing her studies in 1979, she embarked on a professional career as a sculptor.
Since that time, Liza has become recognized as one of the foremost equestrian sculptors. Her most notable private commissions include: Northern Dancer, Seattle Slew, John Henry, Secretariat, and the half life-size memorial of Nashua for Spendthrift Farm.
In 1999, in keeping with Switzerland’s most beloved animal, the cow, Liza was commissioned by the village of Gstaad to do a life-size calf in bronze for its town square.
The English racing historian John Farley included the work of only two modern sculptors of the last 45 years in his authoritative book, Great Racehorses in Art. One wa