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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Two Women
- signed and dated 80
- charcoal, pen, ink, watercolour, wash and gouache on paper
- 20.5 by 24.5cm.; 8 by 9½in.
Provenance
Wildenstein & Co. Ltd, London, where acquired by Mrs Mary Edmonds, 1st December 1981
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 2003
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
London, Wildenstein & Co. Ltd, Henry Moore: Recent Drawings, 25th November - 31st December 1981, cat. no.43.
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Volume 5 Complete Drawings 1977-81, London, 1994, p.162, cat. no.AG 81.9, illustrated.
Condition
Not examined out of the frame, the sheet does not appear to be laid down. The sheet is slightly unevenly cut along the upper and right edges, in keeping with the Artist's materials. The lower and left edges are deckled. The sheet is cockled, most noticeably along the lower edge. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition, with strong fresh passages of medium.
The work is float mounted and held within a moulded gesso frame and 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."