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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Single Form (Sun and Moon)
- inscribed B.H., numbered 3/3 and with the foundry mark MS
- polished bronze
- Height (including base): 15.3cm., 6in.
Provenance
Mrs Oxenaar, The Netherlands (a gift from the artist in December 1966)
Sale: Christie's, Amsterdam, 5th June 2007, lot 129
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, Amsterdam, 5th June 2007, lot 129
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness, The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 431, illustration of another cast p. 45
Retrospective 1927-67 (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 171, illustration of cast 0
Retrospective 1927-67 (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 171, illustration of cast 0
Condition
Polished golden patina with a black bronze base. There are some very faint surfaces scratches visible in raking light, and minor signs of rubbing are visible to the corners and edges of the base. Otherwise this work is in 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."