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Henry Moore
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Miners Fixing Prop
- signed Moore, dated 42 (lower right) and inscribed waistcoat hung up (upper centre)
- pencil, crayon, wash and pen and ink on paper
- 14.4 by 17.8cm., 5 3/4 by 7in.
Provenance
Formes Galleries, Osaka
Mr Kiyoshi Ohshima (acquired from the above in 1966)
Private Collection (acquired in the 1970s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Mr Kiyoshi Ohshima (acquired from the above in 1966)
Private Collection (acquired in the 1970s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1940-49, Much Hadham, 2001, vol. III, no. AG42.53, illustrated p. 131
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount with tape at the upper corners and at the left and right edge. The paper is undulating slightly, consistent with the application of medium. There are two remnants of old tape attached to the verso at the lower edge, and there is a loss to the paper surface of the verso beneath the tape at the centre of the left edge. There are some minor flecks of pigment loss in places, in particular towards the centre of the right edge, and two further small spots of pigment loss towards the centre of the composition. This work is in overall 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."