- 134
Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- Standing Nude (Half Figure)
- signed and dated 32
- pen and ink and wash
- 42.5 by 34.5cm.; 16¾b y 14½in.
- Executed in 1932.
Provenance
The Artist's family
Exhibited
Otterlo, Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Henry Moore, May–July 1968, cat. no.21, with tour to Museum Boymans-Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, and Mathildenhöhe, Darmstadt.
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1930-39, Vol.2, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1998, cat. no.32.10, pp.60-61, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down.
There is a performated left hand edge. There are two diagonal noticeable creases running from the centre of the left edge to the centre of the top edge, possibly in line with a previous folding. There is a diagonal crease running from the centre of the right edge to the bottom right hand corner, and a further diagonal crease in the bottom left corner. There are a few other minor creases and handling marks apparent elsewhere to the sheet. There are bits of studio detritus, most noticeable in the corner, with further traces of minor surface dirt. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition, with strong, fresh ink throughout.
Unframed.
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"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."