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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H. 1898-1986
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- Slow Form: Tortoise
- inscribed Moore 1/9 (on side of one 'leg')
- bronze with mottled grey-green and orange-brown over dark brown patina, on a beige stone plinth
- Height: 4 1/2 in. excluding plinth
- 10.8 cm
- executed in 1962 in an edition of 9 plus one artist's proof
Provenance
Marlborough Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Santa Barbara
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Santa Barbara
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Rome, Marlborough Galleria d'Arte, Henry Moore, May 1965, no. 35, illustrated
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, Volume 3, Sculpture 1949-54, London, 1986, no. 502, plate 158 (another cast illustrated)
Condition
moderate rubbing to patina at extremities, a few scattered flakes to patina, minor chips to edges of plinth
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.