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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Reclining Mother and Child with Grey Background (C. 655)
- Lithograph, 1982, signed in pencil, numbered XXIII/XXXV (an artist's proof aside from the edition of 50), framed
- sheet: 54.6 by 75.1cm.; 21 1/2 by 29 5/8 in.
Lithograph, 1982, signed in pencil, numbered XXIII/XXXV (one of 35 artist's proofs aside from the edition of 50), on wove paper, printed by Curwen Prints Ltd, London, published by Raymond Spencer Company Ltd for The Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham in association with Visconti, Vienna
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Condition
The full sheet, printed to the edges, in good condition apart from a 3mm tear at the lower sheet edge, a couple of tiny nicks to the upper sheet edge, the corners of the sheet softened very slightly, minor surface soiling verso, the sheet hinged to the backboard with tape at the upper corners verso, framed. (Two faint pencil traces in the chest of the mother and '166' inscribed in blue ink verso).
"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."