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Henry Moore
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Standing female figure
- signed Moore and dated 29 (lower left)
- pen and brush and ink, wash and black crayon on paper
- 50.2 by 20.3cm., 19¾ by 8in.
Provenance
Sir Bernard Miles (acquired directly from the artist)
Thomas Gibson Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1970s
Thomas Gibson Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1970s
Literature
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1916-29, London, 1996, vol. I, no. AG 29.34, illustrated p. 216
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board, attached to the overmount so that the edges are not visible. The sheet is time-stained and there is a tear to the centre of the upper edge. There is a diagonal crease to the lower left corner (due to laying down process) and a nick to the centre left edge. There is some paper skinning below the signature. 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."