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Henry Moore
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Death of Mira
- Signed Moore and dated 50 (lower right)
- Pencil, wax crayon and wash on paper
- 15 by 11 in.
- 38.1 by 27.9 cm
Provenance
Acquired circa 1960
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper hinged to a mount at two places along left edge on verso.Edges are cut. Artist pinholes at upper left and right corners. Remnants from a prior mounting visible along top edge of verso and coming up diagonally from lower left and right corners. These diagonal remnants are also partially visible on the recto of the sheet, primarily outside of the image area. A mast stain runs around the perimeter of the work, outside of the image area. Sheet is slightly undulated and there is a bit of staining at extreme lower right corner, also outside of image area, otherwise fine. This work is in generally very 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.
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.