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Dame Barbara Hepworth
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- TWO FORMS (ORKNEY)
- inscribed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1967 and numbered 3/9 on the underside of the base
- bronze
- height (including base): 21.3cm., 8 3/4 in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Mr & Mrs A. Harvey (acquired from the above in May 1967)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 7th October 1988, lot 169
New Art Centre & Gimpel Fils, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in August 1989
Mr & Mrs A. Harvey (acquired from the above in May 1967)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 7th October 1988, lot 169
New Art Centre & Gimpel Fils, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in August 1989
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 441, illustrated p. 45
Condition
Apart from some light areas of tarnish throughout the right form and some green vert de gris to the underside of the forms, this work is in good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."