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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- idea for sculpture, two reclining and two seated figures; reclining figure on base
signed and dated 80
pencil, wax crayon, watercolour, wash and charcoal
- 35.5 by 25.5cm.; 14 by 10in.
Provenance
Raymond Spencer Company
Henry Moore Foundation, 1987
Henry Moore Foundation, 1987
Exhibited
Canterbury, Royal Museum, Henry Moore, 1981, no.2;
London, Wildenstein Gallery, Henry Moore, 1981;
Forte dei Marmi, Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna, Henry Moore: Sculture, Disegni, Opere Grafiche, 1982;
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Henry Moore, 1984.
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings 1977-81, Volume 5, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries Publishers, London, 1994, no. AG 80.207, p.125, illustrated.
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet undulates slightly. The upper edge of the sheet is slightly rough in the upper left quadrant.
The surface of the work is in god overall condition.
Held behind glass in a gilt frame with a cream slip.
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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."