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Henry Moore
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Female Nude/Seated Figure
- signed Moore, dated 28 and dedicated To Gustav + Elly, with warmest regards from Henry (lower right)
- charcoal, pen and ink and coloured crayon on paper
- 42.8 by 29.3cm., 16⅞ by 11½in.
Provenance
Gustav & Elly Kahnweiler, United Kingdom
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1969
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1969
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore. Complete Drawings 1916-1929, London, 1996, vol. I, no. AG 28.55, illustrated p. 182
Condition
Executed on fibrous wove paper, not laid down and t-hinged to the mount in three places along the upper edge. The sheet is time-stained and there is mount staining visible along the extreme left edge, not visible when framed. There are previous tape remnants in two places at the lower corners. There is some staining and foxing marks in places to the sheet. Otherwise this work is in 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."