15th Sep, 2026 10:00
Fine Interiors
64
Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924-2012)
The Parthenon Sculptures, circa 1950s
six gelatin silver prints, each depicting a section of the Marbles at the British Museum, London, comprising:
a study in relief of a war chariot from the North frieze, no. 242;
a statue of a seated female covered with a himation from the East pediment, no. 212;
a section of relief carvings from the South frieze, no. 226;
a statue of a seated female covered with a himation from the East pediment, no. 268;
a study in relief of a standing male figure wearing a clock from the North frieze, no. 229;
a study in relief of a horse's rear legs, no. 239'
each stamped verso 'COPYRIGHT F.L. Kenett, The Studio, 4 Eldon Road, London W8' with negative number
(6)
50 x 38cm; framed and glazed 63.5 x 53.5cm
Footnote:Frederick Kenett was a significant, yet often overlooked, post-war British artist. In the 1960s, he was commissioned by the Egyptian government to photograph Tutankhamun’s tomb and its treasures, becoming the first to capture the artefacts in Cairo’s museum. He also travelled across Europe, photographing classical art and architecture, often working with government authorities.
During this time, he formed a close friendship with sculptor Henry Moore, leading to an exchange in knowledge, with Kenett teaching Moore photography, while Moore introduced Kenett to sculpting. Their travels together in France and the Low Countries deeply inspired Kenett, who began creating his own sculptures in the mid-1960s. Moore's influence is evident in Kenett’s work.
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Sold for £3,600
Condition Report
All in very good condition overall and ready to hang. Very light wear to the frames.
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Auction: Fine Interiors, 15th Sep, 2026
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