Lot 50
  • 50

Henry Moore

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Moore
  • Stringed Figure
  • Inscribed Moore and numbered 7/8 (on the base)
  • Bronze and string
  • Height 4 7/8 in.; 12.4 cm
  • Conceived in 1938 and cast in 1966 in an edition of 8 plus 1.

Provenance

John Matthews (Henry Moore’s assistant, 1966-67, acquired directly from the artist)

Literature

David Sylvester, ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, 1921-48, vol. I, London, 1990, no. 189, the wood version illustrated p. 126
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, vol. 6 (revised edition), London, 1999, no. 186e, illustration of another cast p. 29 & pl. 22

Condition

The medium is lead with golden patina. The patina appears to be slightly tarnished with matte and shiny passages. The strings may not be original. The work is in good overall condition aside from a small area of pitting at the top of the two "horns" and some surface dirt and dust.
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