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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Figure in a Shelter
- signed and dated 41.
- pencil, pastel, watercolour, pen and ink and wash; squared for transfer
- 17.5 by 25.5cm.; 7 by 10in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Julian Trevelyan
Exhibited
Stuttgart, Staatsgalerie, Die Shelterzeichnungen des Henry Moore, May- June 1967, cat. no.111, illustrated, unpaginated;
Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Henry Moore: Sculptures et Dessins, 6th May - 29th August 1977, cat. no.189, illustrated p.198;
London, Royal Academy, British Art in the 20th Century, January – April 1987, cat. no.203, illustrated, unpaginated.
Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Henry Moore: Sculptures et Dessins, 6th May - 29th August 1977, cat. no.189, illustrated p.198;
London, Royal Academy, British Art in the 20th Century, January – April 1987, cat. no.203, illustrated, unpaginated.
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings Vol.3 1940-49, Lund Humphries, 1998, cat. no.AG 41.5, illustrated p.82;
Kenneth Clark, Henry Moore Drawings, Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1974, cat. no.154, illustrated, unpaginated.
Kenneth Clark, Henry Moore Drawings, Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1974, cat. no.154, illustrated, unpaginated.
Condition
The sheet appears to be laid down onto paper around the edges. The sheet undulates very slightly, but otherwise appears sound. The right edge of the sheet is slightly uneven, which is thought to be in keeping with the artist's materials, and there is a very tiny crease at the upper right corner. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
The work is float mounted and presented in a simple wooden frame, 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."
Catalogue Note
'Instead of drawing, I would wander casually past a group of people half a dozen times or so, pretending to be unaware of them. Sometimes I climbed a staircase so that I could write down a note of the back of an envelope without being seen. A note like 'two people sleeping under one blanket' would be enough of a reminder to enable me to make a sketch next day.' (Henry Moore, 'Introduction', Shelter Sketchbook, Marlborough, London, 1967)