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Henry Moore
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- GIRL BY THE SEA
signed Moore and dated 80 (lower right); titled on the reverse
- gouache, watercolour, charcoal and pencil on paper
- 14.5 by 20cm., 15 3/4 by 7 7/8 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 & Co. Ltd, Henry Moore - Recent Drawings, 1981-82, no. 13
Literature
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1977-81, London, 1994, vol. 5, no. AG 80.149, HMF 80(107), illustrated p. 113
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1984-86, Addenda and Index 1916-86, vol. 7, London, 1994, no. AG 80.149, listed p. 141
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1984-86, Addenda and Index 1916-86, vol. 7, London, 1994, no. AG 80.149, listed p. 141
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners. The left and lower edges are slightly unevenly cut. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, most prominently towards the left edge. There is some light studio dirt to the sheet. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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. 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."