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Henry Moore
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Mother and child
- inscribed Moore, numbered 2/6 and stamped with the foundry mark, Noack, Berlin
- bronze
- height (including base): 16.3cm., 6 3/8 in.
- height (not including base): 9.5cm., 3 3/4 in.
Provenance
Marina and Willy Staehelin-Peyer, Zurich
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
David Sylvester, Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1921-48, London, 1957, vol. I, no. 70
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, Paris, 1968, no. 59, illustration of the stone version pl. 5
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, A Monumental Vision, Cologne, 2005, no. 59, illustration of the stone version p. 198
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, Paris, 1968, no. 59, illustration of the stone version pl. 5
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, A Monumental Vision, Cologne, 2005, no. 59, illustration of the stone version p. 198
Condition
Lovely warm brown patina. There is some dust in the crevices and this work could benefit from a light clean. Overall this work is in 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. 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."
"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."