- 186
Dame Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Vertical Form
- numbered 1/7
- bronze
- height: 65.5cm.; 25¾in.
- Conceived in 1962, and cast by the Morris Singer foundry in 1964, the present work is number 1 from an edition of 7 plus 1 Artist's proof.
Provenance
The Artist
S. Rothman, acquired through Gimpel Fils, London, 1964
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 15th November 1978, lot 248
Alwin Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by a Private Collection, Antwerp, May 1979
Sale, Christie's London, 24th June 1986, lot 218, where acquired jointly by New Art Centre, London and Gimpel Fils, London
Acquired from the New Art Centre, London, by Raya Edelman, New York, 1987
Sale, Christie's London, 3rd February 2004, lot 276, where acquired by the present owner
S. Rothman, acquired through Gimpel Fils, London, 1964
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 15th November 1978, lot 248
Alwin Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by a Private Collection, Antwerp, May 1979
Sale, Christie's London, 24th June 1986, lot 218, where acquired jointly by New Art Centre, London and Gimpel Fils, London
Acquired from the New Art Centre, London, by Raya Edelman, New York, 1987
Sale, Christie's London, 3rd February 2004, lot 276, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Barbara Hepworth, 2nd -27th June 1964, cat. no.39;
London, Gimpel Fils, Collector's Choice XIII, March - April 1965, cat. no.45 (another cast);
Rotterdam, Kröller-Müller Museum, Retrospective 1935-64, cat. no.33 (another cast);
London, Tate Gallery, Barbara Hepworth, Retrospective 1927-67: 186 Sculptures and 40 Drawings, 3rd April - 19th May 1968, cat. no.141 (another cast).
London, Gimpel Fils, Collector's Choice XIII, March - April 1965, cat. no.45 (another cast);
Rotterdam, Kröller-Müller Museum, Retrospective 1935-64, cat. no.33 (another cast);
London, Tate Gallery, Barbara Hepworth, Retrospective 1927-67: 186 Sculptures and 40 Drawings, 3rd April - 19th May 1968, cat. no.141 (another cast).
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, 1960-1969, London, 1971, cat. no.353, illustrated p.37 (another cast).
Condition
There is very minor surface dirt and dust to the work, with further very minor flecks of surface matter. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
To the black base, there is a very minor chip, just by the foot of the bronze, and a few other minor scratches and handling marks. The work is slightly loose on its base.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Dr Sophie Bowness for her kind assistance in cataloguing the present work.