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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Shaft and circle
- inscribed Barbara Hepworth, numbered 2/9 and stamped with the foundry mark Morris Singer Founders London
- bronze
- height (including base): 122cm., 48in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Jay Spectre, New York (acquired in July 1981)
Private Collection, Munich (acquired from the above circa 1972; sale: Christie's, New York, 5th May 2010, lot 375)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Jay Spectre, New York (acquired in July 1981)
Private Collection, Munich (acquired from the above circa 1972; sale: Christie's, New York, 5th May 2010, lot 375)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Alan G. Wilkinson, Barbara Hepworth. Sculptures from the estate (exhibition catalogue), Wildenstein, New York, 1996, colour illustration of another cast p. 87
Matthew Gale & Chris Stephens, Barbara Hepworth. Works in the Tate Gallery Collection and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives, London, 1999, no. 73, colour illustration of another cast p. 263
William Ganis, 'A Forest of Sculpture: the Simon Spierer collection' in Sculpture, October 2005, vol. XXIV, no. 8, colour illustration of another cast p. 25
Matthew Gale & Chris Stephens, Barbara Hepworth. Works in the Tate Gallery Collection and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives, London, 1999, no. 73, colour illustration of another cast p. 263
William Ganis, 'A Forest of Sculpture: the Simon Spierer collection' in Sculpture, October 2005, vol. XXIV, no. 8, colour illustration of another cast p. 25
Condition
Polished bronze. Apart from some minor tarnishing marks in places, some light oxidisation to the join at the base and to the top of the work, some occasional light surface scratches, consistent with age and handling, 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."