Lot 115
  • 115

Henry Moore

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Moore
  • Half Figure
  • Bronze
  • height: 6 5/8 in. (not including marble base)
  • 16.8 cm.
Concieved in 1932 and cast in 1956 in an edition of 7.

Literature

David Sylvester, ed., Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture, vol. 1, no. 116

Condition

This work is in generally good condition. There is an additional white marble base that is 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) in height which has surface dirt and whose 4 corners have been rubbed smooth. The work has a brown-green patina and has been burnished in a few areas, notably the breasts and belly on the front. There is some surface dirt.
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.
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