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Henry Moore
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore
- Sculpture Motives
- Signed Moore and dated 70 (lower right); inscribed For George Lewinski. from H.M. (on mat, lower left)
- Pen and ink, watercolor, wax crayon, brush and ink and felt-tip pen on paper
- 10 by 6 3/4 in.; 25.4 by 17.1 cm
- Executed in 1970.
Provenance
George Lewinski, London (acquired from the artist and sold: Sotheby's, New York, October 7, 1987, lot 183)
Sale: De Vuyst, Lokeren, October 8, 2005, lot 584
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: De Vuyst, Lokeren, October 8, 2005, lot 584
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1964-73, vol. 4, London, 1977, no. AG 70-71.56, illustrated p. 222
Condition
Pen and ink, watercolor, wax crayon, brush and ink, and felt-tip pen on paper. Paper is affixed to mount by tape, apparently archival, at all four corners and top. Window mat with dedication is acidic. Surface in generally good condition, aside from one minor discoloration at extreme edge in lower left corner.
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.
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.