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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- SEATED NUDE
signed Moore and dated 54 (towards lower left)
- pencil and chalk on paper
- 39.3 by 57.3cm., 15 1/2 by 22 1/2 in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Stichting Veranneman Fondation, Kruishouten
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Stichting Veranneman Fondation, Kruishouten
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Henry Moore, 85th Birthday Exhibition, Stone Carvings - Bronze Sculptures - Drawings, 1983, no. 93, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1950-76, London, 2003, vol. IV, no. AG54.15, illustrated p. 61
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount along the top edge. The left, upper and right edges are deckled and there are artist's pinholes at all four corners. Apart from some very light overmount staining along all four edges, this work is in very good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is brighter and the pencil lines are stronger in the original.
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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."