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Lot 329
  • 329

Henry Moore

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Moore
  • Two Standing Figures: Twisting
  • Inscribed Moore and numbered 1/9
  • Bronze
  • Height: 9 1/8 in.
  • 23.2 cm

Provenance

(probably) Acquired in New York circa 1980

Literature

Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1974-80, vol. V, London, 1983, no. 772, illustrations of another cast p. 44 & pl. 179

Condition

Variegated green and dark brown patina. Areas of patina rubbing along edges of both figures and around edges of the base. Scratched surface is inherent to the artist's process. Area of verdigris in the deepest crevice on back side of the right-hand figure. Please note that each figure is currently attached to the base at only one place. Orientation should be adjusted to reflect the position depicted in the catalogue raisonné. Overall in very good condition.
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