- 78
Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903-1975
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Four Forms
- polished brass on black slate base
- Height: 16 7/8 in. (including base)
- 43 cm.
- executed in 1974 in an edition of 9 plus one artist's copy, this example is cast no. 1
Provenance
Marlborough Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1975
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1975
Condition
bronze tarnished, minor wear to base
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work is based on an aluminum prototype executed in 1971. Four Forms will be included as BH 529 in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of Barbara Hepworth's sculptures being revised by Dr. Sophie Bowness.