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Henry Moore
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Textile Design
- Signed Moore and dated 43 (lower right); inscribed Finart yellow (upper center)
- Pencil, wax crayon and watercolor on paper
- 8 by 9 1/8 in.
- 20.5 by 23.3 cm
Provenance
Richard Salmon, London
Annely Juda Fine Art, London (by 1984)
Annely Juda Fine Art, London (by 1984)
Literature
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1940-49, vol. III, Much Hadham, 2001, no. AG 43.70 HMF 2146, illustrated p. 187
Condition
Good condition; executed on the toop of a folded sheet of paper--bottome sheet is folded under and work is hinged at the top of the fold, which shows some wear including two 2 1/2 inch losses along the edge. Crease across lower left corner and small crease with associated small loss at center left edge. May be slightly light-struck overall.
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
The inscription refers to the brand of wax crayons Moore was using--the same as those he first experimented with in 1935. The signature was added at a later date.