Michael Ayrton (1921 - 1975), Evolution Of The Minotaur, bronze, signed with initials and numbered 'Ma 3/3' on base, Modelled in 1963-1964, 165.5 x 52 x 75 cm. Provenance: The family of the artist Bruton Gallery, Bruton, Somerset; Private collection; purchased from the above. Exhibited Michael Ayrton, Grosvenor Gallery, London, 29 April-30 May 1964, cat. 7 (another cast) British Sculpture in the Sixties, Tate Gallery, London, 25 February-4 April 1965, cat.