Beth Carter; Mr Doubledream; Bronze; Edition 6 of 15 sub-Art & Sculpture The crowns of the hats

The crowns of the hats worn in south and south-west Wales were slightly conical in shape and most were made by Christys of London and Stockport

Exceptional colour

shirt and neckerchief

sliding cover to reveal compartment containing six bone dice

and last offered at Christies Auction House in London in 1959

Beth Carter; Mr Doubledream; Bronze; Edition 6 of 15 sub-Art & Sculpture The crowns of the hatsOrigin: English Period: 21stC Provenance: Direct from the Studio of Beth Carter; Edition 6 of 15 Date: c. 2013 Height: 33. 5 Depth: 9. 5 Width: 9 (all at extremities and with jesmonite base) The Base: 13 wide x 8. 75 deep See here for an introduction to the work of Beth Carter.