Lot 130
  • 130

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

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Moore OM, CH
  • Reclining Figures
  • signed and dated 31
  • ink, chalk and wash on paper laid on board
  • 38 by 28cm.; 15 by 11in.

Provenance

J. H. Reiseger, UK
Hanover Gallery, London
Helen Tarr, USA
Private Collection, Switzerland

Literature

Ann Garould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings, Henry Moore Foundation, Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2003, Vol. 2, cat. no.HMF 994, AG 33.14, p.86, illustrated (as 1933, unsigned). 

Condition

The sheet appears to have been partially adhered to a supporting board. The sheet appears sound. The sheet has an uneven edge, and several pinholes at each of the corners, which appear inkeeping with the artist's working method. There are several creases to the sheet, most apparent along the lower horizontal edge. There is some discolouration around the edges of the sheet, and the sheet also appears to be slightly stained, most likely as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light. There are a few small scattered spots of foxing. There are some losses to the gouache in areas. The work is floated in a window mount, and housed in a painted wooden frame, under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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