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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Seated Nude in a Wicker Chair
- signed and dated 34; also signed and inscribed on the reverse
- pencil, ink and wash
- 54 by 36.5cm.; 21¼ by 14½in.
Provenance
Curt Valentin Gallery, New York
Joan & Lester Avnet, Great Neck
Knoedler & Co. Inc., New York
Jeanne Frank, New York, where acquired by Max & Isabell Smith Herzstein, U.S.A., 1973
Their sale, Christie's New York, 2nd May 2012, lot 237
Private Collection, U.K., where acquired by the present owner
Joan & Lester Avnet, Great Neck
Knoedler & Co. Inc., New York
Jeanne Frank, New York, where acquired by Max & Isabell Smith Herzstein, U.S.A., 1973
Their sale, Christie's New York, 2nd May 2012, lot 237
Private Collection, U.K., where acquired by the present owner
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1930-39, London, 1998, Vol.2, p.114, cat. no.AG 34.15, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet is affixed to a backing card with four tabs along the upper horizontal edge. The sheet undulates slightly. There are several creases and repaired tears around the edges of the sheet, most of which are not visible in the current mount. There is a pinhole in each of the upper and lower right corners, which appears to be inkeeping with the artist's working method. There is some slight discolouration, light staining and surface dirt towards the edges of the sheet, not visible in the current mount, some very small scattered spots of foxing. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.The work is window mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame with fabric-covered mount, held under glass.Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."