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Henry Moore
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore
- Maquette for Upright Motive
- inscribed Moore, numbered 6/9 and stamped with the foundry mark Noack, Berlin
- bronze
- height (including base): 33.4cm., 13 1/8 in.
- height (not including base): 30cm., 12in.
Provenance
Marina and Willy Staehelin-Peyer, Zurich
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Sculpture and drawings 1964-73, London, 1977, vol. IV, no. 588, illustration of another version p. 53
Condition
Lovely golden-brown patina. There is some white residue in the crevices consistent with the casting process. This work is in overall 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."