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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Animal Head
- signed and numbered 8/10
- bronze
- 48 by 25 by 57cm.; 19 by 9¾ by 22½in.
- Conceived in 1956, the present work is number 8 from the edition of 10.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris, from whom acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Henry Moore, 11th September - 16th October 1960, cat. no.52, illustrated (another cast);
New York, Knoedler & Co., Henry Moore, March - April 1962, cat. no.29, illustrated (another cast).
New York, Knoedler & Co., Henry Moore, March - April 1962, cat. no.29, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd, London, 1968, illustrated p.265 (another cast);
W. J. Strachan, Henry Moore, Animals, Aurum Press, London, 1983, cat. no.116, illustrated (another cast);
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, Vol.3, 1955-64, Lund Humphries, London, 1986, cat. no.396, illustrated p.22 (another cast).
W. J. Strachan, Henry Moore, Animals, Aurum Press, London, 1983, cat. no.116, illustrated (another cast);
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, Vol.3, 1955-64, Lund Humphries, London, 1986, cat. no.396, illustrated p.22 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound. There are two casting imperfections or imperfections of the metal at the top corners of the supporting plaque. There is surface dirt and traces of light casting residue to the crevices, visible upon close inspection. There are areas of light rubbing to the surface visible, with a couple of minor traces of light oxidisation but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Mounted on a 165cm. white wooden stand.
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"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."