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Henry Moore
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Mother and Child: Shell Skirt
- Inscribed Moore and numbered 6/9 (on the base)
- Bronze
- Length: 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
Provenance
Hokin Gallery, Palm Beach
Acquired from the above in 1976
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1974-80, vol. V, London, 1983, no. 665, illustrated pls. 42 & 43
Condition
Mottled dark green patina. Work is affixed to a bronze base. Some spots of corrosion on the top of the base. Slight surface dirt. Work is in very 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.
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.