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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Figure (Chûn)
- bears the number 4/8 on the base
- bronze with wooden base
- height (including base): 42.5cm., 16 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Wilhelm Grosshennig, Düsseldorf (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above in 1960)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above in 1960)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Barbara Hepworth: An Exhibition of Sculpture from 1952-1962 (exhibition catalogue), Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, 1962, no. 46, illustration of another cast
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 106, illustration of another cast p. 58
Alan Bowness, The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 279, p. 29, illustration of another cast pls. 24-25
Barbara Hepworth, A Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1994, no. 64, illustration of another cast pp. 108 & 164
Abraham Marie Hammacher, Barbara Hepworth, London, 2004, no. 129, illustration of another cast p. 152
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 106, illustration of another cast p. 58
Alan Bowness, The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 279, p. 29, illustration of another cast pls. 24-25
Barbara Hepworth, A Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1994, no. 64, illustration of another cast pp. 108 & 164
Abraham Marie Hammacher, Barbara Hepworth, London, 2004, no. 129, illustration of another cast p. 152
Condition
Lovely gold patina. There are areas of wear to the patina, most prominently an area towards the base of the sculpture where there are also small small lacunae in the bronze, mostly inherent with age and handling. There is a loss to the base. This work is in overall 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."