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Henry Moore
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Ideas for Sculpture
- signed Moore and dated 48 (lower left)
- gouache, pen and ink and black crayon on paper
- 29.1 by 23.7cm., 11 1/2 by 9 3/8 in.
Provenance
Burnett Pavitt
New Art Centre, London
Waddington Galleries, London (acquired by 1982)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1982
New Art Centre, London
Waddington Galleries, London (acquired by 1982)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1982
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings 1940-49, London, 2001, vol. III, no. AG 47-49.10, illustrated p. 261
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount along the perimeter of the verso. There are two artist's pinholes in the lower left corner and some very minor creasing in the lower right corner, not visible when framed. This work is in very good condition.
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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."