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HENRY MOORE, O.M., C.H. | Drawing for Sculpture
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Drawing for Sculpture
- signed and dated 36.
- charcoal, pastel and wash on paper
- 56 by 39cm.; 22 by 15½in.
Provenance
Hanover Gallery, London
Robert Morse, London
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Galerie le chat Bernard, Chicago
Robert Morse, London
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Galerie le chat Bernard, Chicago
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawing, Vol.2, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1998, cat. no.AG36.15, illustrated p.171.
Condition
The sheet is secured to the mount with two tabs of adhesive tape in the upper corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly unevenly cut. The sheet has been fully laid down on to a further, supportive sheet. There are three very fine repaired tears along the upper edge, with some further instances of small tears to the sheet. There are also a number of faint nicks to the edges of the sheet. There are also a small number of very faint creases throughout the sheet. There is some time staining. There is some light surface dirt and some instances of studio matter throughout. Subject to the above the work is in overall good condition. The sheet is window mounted and held behind perspex in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."