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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H. 1898-1986
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- Upright Motive, Maquette No. 3
- bronze with medium brown and dark brown patina, on an ebonized wood plinth, together with a later rectangular veined black marble plinth
- Height 10 1/8 in.
- 25.9 cm., not including base
- model executed in 1955, this example from an edition of 9 +1 casts by Fiorini
Provenance
The Estate of Faye L. Skroopa, Los Angeles (Sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Los Angeles, October 16, 1979, lot 393, illustrated)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness, Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1955-64, Vol. 3, London, 1986, no. 380, p. 21, pl. 9, another cast illustrated
Condition
moderate rubbing to patina at extremities, slight surface soiling, some areas of light verdigris to upper section
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 is related to the work which has become known as the Glenkiln Cross. The Glenkiln Reservoir in Scotland is the site of the world's first modern sculpture park, created in the early 1950s by Sir William Keswick, who owned the property and acquired the sculpture.