Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.

Waddington Galleries, London

Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings, Vol.4, 1950-76, Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, 2003, AG72.12, HMF3328, illustrated p.234;
Henry Moore and Kenneth Clark, Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook, Thames and Hudson, London, 1980, reprinted 1998, illustrated p.12.

 

 

The sheet is sound and is slightly undulating. There are minor handling marks to the edges and the paper has very slightly discoloured at the edges. There are some minor spots of staining in the upper right quadrant, visible in the catlaogue illustration and there are some small nicks to the left edge where the sheet has been removed from its sketchbook binding, otherwise in good overall condition. Held in a plaster gilt frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.
"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."

Executed in 1972, the present work is a sheet from the Sheep Sketchbook.