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Henry Moore
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Fledglings (Three-Part Composite)
- Inscribed Moore and numbered 8/9
- Bronze
- Height: 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm.
- Conceived in 1971 and executed in an edition of 9.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1989, lot 387
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings, vol. 4, London, 1977, no. 622, illustration of another cast p. 60
David Mitchinson, ed., Henry Moore Sculpture with comments by the artist, London, 1981, no. 522, illustration of another cast p. 245
Walter J. Strachan, Henry Moore Animals, London, 1983, no. 26, illustration of another cast p. 47
Condition
Bronze with brown patina. Patina rubbed at the base edges and variously. Very minor surface accretions and surface scratches on the base. Otherwise in generally good condition.
Base of work is 6 by 4 1/4 inches.
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.