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Henry Moore
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore
- Landscape with Figures
- signed Moore and dated 38 (lower left) and signed Moore and dated 34 (upper left)
- gouache, watercolour, pastel, charcoal and pen and ink on paper laid down on the artist's mount
- 39.8 by 46.2cm., 15 5/8 by 18 1/8 in.
Provenance
The Mayor Gallery, London (acquired on 9th February 1939)
British Institute of Adult Education, London
Sale: Bonhams, London, 8th November 2007, lot 37
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
British Institute of Adult Education, London
Sale: Bonhams, London, 8th November 2007, lot 37
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
London, British Council, 1942- 43
Basel, Galerie Beyeler, Henry Moore - Drawings and Sculptures, 1970, no. 84, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Basel, Galerie Beyeler, Henry Moore - Drawings and Sculptures, 1970, no. 84, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Geoffrey Grigson, Henry Moore, London, 1943, illustrated pl. 15
Herbert Read (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture 1921- 48, London, 1944, vol. I, illustrated pl. 144b
Robert Melville, Henry Moore: Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, London, 1970, illustrated pl. 199
Henry Moore, Henry Moore: Wood Sculpture, London, 1983, p. 113
Alan Wilkinson, The Drawings of Henry Moore, London and New York, 1984, p. 283 illustrated pl. 199
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Drawings 1930-39, London, 1998, vol. II, no. AG 38.55, illustrated p. 213
Herbert Read (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture 1921- 48, London, 1944, vol. I, illustrated pl. 144b
Robert Melville, Henry Moore: Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, London, 1970, illustrated pl. 199
Henry Moore, Henry Moore: Wood Sculpture, London, 1983, p. 113
Alan Wilkinson, The Drawings of Henry Moore, London and New York, 1984, p. 283 illustrated pl. 199
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Drawings 1930-39, London, 1998, vol. II, no. AG 38.55, illustrated p. 213
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on the artist's mount and taped to a further mount in all four corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly unevenly cut. There are artist's pin holes to all four corners. There is a rectangular mark to the upper part of the left edge, probably original. 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."