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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- SIX FORMS ON A CIRCLE
- inscribed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1967, numbered 2/7 and stamped with the foundry mark Morris Singer Founders London
- bronze on a rotating base
- height (including base): 35.5cm., 14in.
Provenance
Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1972)
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1995)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1972)
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1995)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Barbara Hepworth, Recent work: Sculpture, Paintings, Prints, 1970, no. 8, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Gimpel Fils, Barbara Hepworth, 1972, no. 29
London, Gimpel Fils, Barbara Hepworth, 50 Sculptures from 1935-1970, 1975, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Ltd., Hepworth, 1977, no. 12, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Marlborough Fine Art Inc., Barbara Hepworth, carvings and bronzes, 1979, no. 28, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Works on paper and sculpture, 1993, no. 11, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Ben Nicholson & Barbara Hepworth, 1996, no. 17, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Gimpel Fils, Barbara Hepworth, 1972, no. 29
London, Gimpel Fils, Barbara Hepworth, 50 Sculptures from 1935-1970, 1975, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Ltd., Hepworth, 1977, no. 12, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Marlborough Fine Art Inc., Barbara Hepworth, carvings and bronzes, 1979, no. 28, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Works on paper and sculpture, 1993, no. 11, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Ben Nicholson & Barbara Hepworth, 1996, no. 17, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), The Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 183, listed p.62
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, London, 1971, vol. II, no. 454, illustration of another cast p. 174
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, London, 1971, vol. II, no. 454, illustration of another cast p. 174
Condition
Polished bronze elements on an unpolished bronze rotating base. There are are few scattered small dents to the polished elements, consistent with age and handling. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.
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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."