Lot 393
  • 393

Henry Moore, O.M., C.H., 1898-1986

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Moore OM, CH
  • girl doing homework
  • signed
  • pen, ink, charcoal and wash
  • 25x17.5cm.; 9¾x7in.
  • Executed circa 1974.

Provenance

The artist
Mary Moore

Literature

Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings 1950-78, Vol. 4, London 2003, cat. no. AG 69.77.50, HMF 3219, illustrated p.206

Condition

The sheet is generally sound though slightly smudged around the edges. There is a small spot of light staining to the bottom of the right edge. Otherwise in good overall condition. Held under glass within a white mount in a simple wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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Catalogue Note

This drawing is page 74 from the Red Notebook, 1969-77, previously known as Notebook 3.