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Henry Moore
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Wall Relief, Maquette No. 6
- Bronze
- 13 by 17 3/4 in.
- 33.2 by 45 cm
- Conceived in 1955 and cast in an edition of 7 plus 1.
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal, 1961
Knoedler and Co., New York, 1962
Oscar and Ethel Huffman, New York (acquired from the above in 1962)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Knoedler and Co., New York, 1962
Oscar and Ethel Huffman, New York (acquired from the above in 1962)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed. Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, 1955-1964, vol. III, London, 1986, no. 370, illustration of another cast p. 19
Condition
The medium is bronze with modeled light brown and green patina. The work is in good overall condition. There verdigris throughout which does not detract from the way the work presents. There are a few very small dark brown spots of accretion in the left half of the work. There is some very minor rubbing in the most protruding elements. The work has brackets on the reverse for wall mounting.
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.
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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.
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.