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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Upright Motive B
- signed, numbered 8/9 and stamped with foundry mark
- bronze
- height: 30cm.; 11¾in.
- Conceived in 1968, the present work is number 8 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Ostschweizer Sammlung, Moser
Sale, Galerie Widmer Auktionen AG, 5th November 2010, lot 57, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Galerie Widmer Auktionen AG, 5th November 2010, lot 57, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
Georg Müller (ed.), Expo Henry Moore (2nd ed.), Zürcher Forum, Zurich, 1976, p.134, illustrated p.170 (another cast);
Alan Bowness (ed.) Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1964-73, Vol 4. London, 1977, cat. no.587, illustrated p.53 (another cast).
Alan Bowness (ed.) Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1964-73, Vol 4. London, 1977, cat. no.587, illustrated p.53 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some uneveness to the patina in places. There are a few areas of light rubbing to the work, most notably to two of the protruding elements at the front and along the ridges along the lower section of the back of the work. There are traces of oxidisation at the base of the work, and there is some very light surface dirt in the crevices of the bronze. The bronze is attached to a stone base. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
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."