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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Two Figures (Summer)
- signed and dated 1955; also signed, titled, dated 1955 and inscribed on the reverse
- oil and pencil on panel
- 40.5 by 18cm.; 16 by 7in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London where acquired by John S. Newberry by whom gifted to the Detroit Institute of Arts, 30th September 1957
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Barbara Hepworth, 1956, cat. no.5.
Condition
The board is sound and is attached to the original artist's backboard.
There are the artist's expressive scratching and scrapings across the surface, which are integral to the piece. Generally the work is in excellent original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.
Held under glass in a painted wooden frame; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Dr Sophie Bowness for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.