Lot 19
  • 19

Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Moore OM, CH
  • Reclining Figure Terra Cotta (Cramer 566)
  • Etching and aquatint
  • plate: 69 by 107.1cm.; 27 1/8 by 42 1/4 in.; sheet: 88.5 by 143cm.; 34 7/8 by 56 1/4 in.
Etching, aquatint and drypoint, 1979-80, signed in pencil, dated, numbered 'IV/IV' (aside from the edition of 10), on wove paper, with the printer's blindstamp, 2RC Editrice, Rome, published by Raymond Spencer Company Ltd for The Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham 

Condition

With full margins, (a deckle edge at the top), in good condition apart from three vertical printing creases at the plate, a vertical crease running from the upper sheet edge to the upper left corner of the plate (not affecting the image area), other creasing in the margins, handling creases, an area of skinning in the margin at the right sheet edge, light skinning along the lower sheet edge verso, framed.
"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."