Lot 134
  • 134

Henry Moore

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Moore
  • Smooth Head
  • Inscribed Moore and numbered 3/9
  • Bronze
  • Height: 5 in.; 12.7 cm
  • Conceived in 1980 and cast in an edition of 9.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, February 26, 1981, lot 62
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1974-80, vol. 5, London, 1983, no. 760, illustration of another cast p. 173

Condition

Bronze with a golden patina mounted on a black wooden base, 3/4 x 3 x 2 3/4 in. Red visible in th emore deeply etched crevises. Two circular areas of lighter patina visible at back and on left side. Minor rubbing and surface dirt, but 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.