Lot 164
  • 164

Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Moore OM, CH
  • Maquette for Three-Quarter Figure: Lines
  • inscribed Moore and numbered 2/7

  • bronze
  • height (including base): 21cm., 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

2RC Editori d'Arte, Milan
Acquired from the above by present owner in 1981

Literature

Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, vol. VI, London, 1988, no. 796, illustration of another cast p. 38
John Hedgecoe, A Monumental Vision: The Sculpture of Henry Moore, London, 1998, no. 673, illustration of another cast p. 242


This work is recorded in the archives of the Henry Moore Foundation under the number LH 796.

Condition

Attractive gold green patina. There is some light surface dirt, mainly visible in the crevice on the top of the work. There are some irregularities and light scattered scratches, probably inherent to the medium. This work is in very good condition.
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