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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- Ideas for Sculpture
- pencil
- 28 by 22cm.; 11 by 8¾in.
- Executed circa 1936-37.
Provenance
Galerie Beyerler, Basel, Switzerland
Private Collection
Private Collection
Exhibited
Basel, Galerie Beyeler, Henry Moore: Drawings, Watercolours and Gouaches, 1970, cat. no.34;
Cologne, Baukunst Galerie, Henry Moore: Plastiken und Zeichnungen, 1970-1, cat. no.43.
Cologne, Baukunst Galerie, Henry Moore: Plastiken und Zeichnungen, 1970-1, cat. no.43.
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings Vol. 2. 1930-39, Lund Humphries, London, 1998, cat. no.AG 36-37.1, illustrated p.176.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
The sheet does not appear fully laid own, but is adhered in at least all four corners to a backing support.
There are some very light handling marks to the extreme edges of the sheet, including a small horizontal crease in the upper left corner and further light creasings to the centre of the top edge, only visible upon very close inspection. There are some minor signs of light surface dirt and studio detritus, including a small spot of staining to the lower left hand edge. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh pencil throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin, dark wooden frame, float-mounted against a cream backing card, set within a card mount. Unexamined out of frame.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."