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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- MAQUETTE FOR A DRAPED RECLINING WOMAN
- bronze
- length (not including base): 17.8cm., 7in.
Provenance
Mr and Mrs Joel Starrels, Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (a gift from the above in 1960; sale: Christie's, New York, 7th November 2007, lot 495)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (a gift from the above in 1960; sale: Christie's, New York, 7th November 2007, lot 495)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Chicago, Renaissance Society, Chicago's Homage to Henry Moore, 1967
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1955-64, London, 1986, vol. III, no 429, illustration of another cast p. 34
John Hedgecoe, A Monumental Vision. The Sculpture of Henry Moore, London, 1998, no. 392, illustration of another cast p. 223
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The patina is a rich golden brown and looks to be on the aritst's original stained wooden base. The figure's right arm shows minor handling wear. The surface is slightly dirty and the base shows minor nicks. Otherwise 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. 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."