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Henry Moore
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Figure
- inscribed Moore and numbered 3/9
- bronze
- length: 69cm., 27 1/8 in.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1984)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1984)
Literature
Herbert Read, Henry Moore, A Study of his Life and Work, London, 1965, illustration of another cast pl. 294
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, Paris, 1968, no. 407
John Hedgecoe & Henry Moore, Henry Moore, London, 1968, illustration of another cast p. 235
Robert Melville, Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, New York, 1971, nos. 541 & 544, illustration of another cast pl. XXIII
Giulio Carlo Argan, Henry Moore, New York, 1972, nos. 139 & 140, illustration of another cast
David Mitchinson (ed.), Henry Moore Sculpture, London, 1981, no. 141, colour illustration of another cast p. 141
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1955-64, London, 1986, vol. III, no. 413, illustration of another cast p. 38
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, Paris, 1968, no. 407
John Hedgecoe & Henry Moore, Henry Moore, London, 1968, illustration of another cast p. 235
Robert Melville, Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, New York, 1971, nos. 541 & 544, illustration of another cast pl. XXIII
Giulio Carlo Argan, Henry Moore, New York, 1972, nos. 139 & 140, illustration of another cast
David Mitchinson (ed.), Henry Moore Sculpture, London, 1981, no. 141, colour illustration of another cast p. 141
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1955-64, London, 1986, vol. III, no. 413, illustration of another cast p. 38
Condition
Warm brown patina. There is some dust in the crevices and the work could benefit from a light clean. 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."