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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- untitled
- signed, dated December 1961 and indistinctly inscribed To my old friend... with warmest best wishes on the backboard
- watercolour and pen and ink
- 22 by 11.5cm.; 8¾ by 4½in.
Literature
William Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London 1960, illustrated p.60;
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Volume 4 Complete Drawings 1950 - 76, HMF in association with Lund Humphries, London 2003, no.AG57.17, HMF 2954, p.132.
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Volume 4 Complete Drawings 1950 - 76, HMF in association with Lund Humphries, London 2003, no.AG57.17, HMF 2954, p.132.
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet undulates slightly across the surface.
The paint surface is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held beneath glass and presented in a cream mount within a gilded 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."
"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."