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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- STANDING MOTHER AND CHILD: HOLES
- Unsigned, in an edition of 10 plus 1
- bronze
- height (excluding base): 23.6cm., 9 1/4 in.
Provenance
The New Gallery, New York
Robert and Ethel Scull, Great Neck, New York
Larry Aldrich, New York (sale: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 30th October, 1963, lot 8)
Dr Thomas McGraw, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Estate of Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Braman, New York (by descent from the above)
Exhibited
London, Leicester Gallery, Recent Sculpture and Early Life Drawings by Henry Moore, 1955, no. 17
London, Arts Council of Great Britain, Fourth Exhibition, 1958, no. 28, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Arts Council of Great Britain, Fourth Exhibition, 1958, no. 28, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Sculptures and Drawings, Sculpture 1955-64, London, 1986, vol. III, no. 400a, illustration of another cast p. 31
Condition
With a dark reddish brown patina. Accretions visible in the crevices. The surface is slightly dirty and will benefit from a clean. Its presented on a black marble base. Overall the work is in good condition.
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
"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."