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Henry Moore
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- RECLINING FIGURE
- signed Moore and dated 80 (lower right); titled on the reverse
- charcoal, black crayon, watercolour and pen and ink on paper
- 22.6 by 18.1cm., 8 7/8 by 7 1/8 in.
Provenance
Raymond Spencer Company, Much Hadham
Wildenstein Gallery, London (acquired by 1981)
Private Collection, Sweden
Wildenstein Gallery, London (acquired by 1981)
Private Collection, Sweden
Exhibited
London, Wildenstein Gallery, Henry Moore, 1981
Literature
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1977-81, vol. 5, London, 1994, no. AG 80.164, HMF 80(120), illustrated p. 117
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1984-86, Addenda and Index 1916-86, London, vol. 7, 1994, no. AG 80.164, HMF 80(120), listed p. 180
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1984-86, Addenda and Index 1916-86, London, vol. 7, 1994, no. AG 80.164, HMF 80(120), listed p. 180
Condition
Executed on white paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at the upper two corners, and floating in the window mount. There is a very slight undulation to the sheet, and some light studio dirt in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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. 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."