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Henry Moore
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Three Points
- numbered 3/8 A and stamped with the foundry mark Susse Fond. Paris
- bronze
- length: 19cm., 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection
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. 211, illustration of another example p. 137
Will Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London, 1960, no. 75, illustration of another example n.p.
Herbert Read, Henry Moore, A study of his life and work, London, 1965, illustration of another example no. 108, illustrated n.p.
Henry Moore & John Hedgecoe (ed.), Henry Spencer Moore, New York, 1968, illustration of another example pp. 148-9
Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculptures and Drawings 1921-69, London, 1970, illustration of another example p. 20
David Mitchinson (ed.), Henry Moore Sculpture with comments by the artist, London, 1981, nos. 155 & 156, colour illustration of another example p. 88 & colour illustration of an iron example p. 89
The Henry Moore Foundation, Celebrating Moore, Works from the Collection of The Henry Moore Foundation, London, 1998, no. 110, illustration of another example p. 179
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, A Monumental Vision, Cologne, 2005, illustration of a lead example n.p.
Will Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London, 1960, no. 75, illustration of another example n.p.
Herbert Read, Henry Moore, A study of his life and work, London, 1965, illustration of another example no. 108, illustrated n.p.
Henry Moore & John Hedgecoe (ed.), Henry Spencer Moore, New York, 1968, illustration of another example pp. 148-9
Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculptures and Drawings 1921-69, London, 1970, illustration of another example p. 20
David Mitchinson (ed.), Henry Moore Sculpture with comments by the artist, London, 1981, nos. 155 & 156, colour illustration of another example p. 88 & colour illustration of an iron example p. 89
The Henry Moore Foundation, Celebrating Moore, Works from the Collection of The Henry Moore Foundation, London, 1998, no. 110, illustration of another example p. 179
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, A Monumental Vision, Cologne, 2005, illustration of a lead example n.p.
Condition
Lovely polish gold finish. There are some tiny inclusions inherent to the casting process and a scuff to the wider concave edge (illustrated as right side in the catalogue). There is a plug visible to the interior, not at all visually distracting. This work is in overall 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."