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Henry Moore
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore
- Bird
- Bronze
- Length: 15 in.
- 38.1 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, United States
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Sculpture 1955-64, vol. 3, London, 1986, no. 445, illustrated p. 39 & pl. 78
Condition
Dark brown patina. Screwed to a black base at one place on underside. Minor patina rubbing at top edges of form. Acretion visible in crevices and in incised grooves along bird's back. Plaster residue in deepest crevices on underside. Otherwise fine, work is in 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.