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Henry Moore
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Mother and Child: Shell Skirt
- Inscribed Moore and numbered 1/9
- Bronze
- Length (including base): 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal
Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach
Acquired from the above in 1993
Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach
Acquired from the above in 1993
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Sculpture 1974-80, vol. 5, London, 1983, no. 665, illustrations of another cast p. 23, pls. 42-3
Condition
Golden brown patina, mounted on a wooden base. There is a small pin-dot surface stain on top of child's head as well as a minor discoloration on the edges of the base. Otherwise fine, work is 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.