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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Two Figures
- signed and dated 32.
- ink and wash on paper
- 43.5 by 35cm.; 17 by 13¾in.
Provenance
The Artist's Family
Literature
John Hedgecoe and Henry Moore, Henry Moore, Simon and Schuster, New York, 1968, p.39;
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1930-39, Vol. 2, London, 1998, cat. no.AG 32.15, illustrated p.61.
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1930-39, Vol. 2, London, 1998, cat. no.AG 32.15, illustrated p.61.
Condition
The sheet appears to be flat and stable. The sheet is adhered to the mount with one tab of adhesive tape in each corner. The left vertical edge is perforated, believed to be when taken from a sketchbook. There is some very slight undulation in the upper left corner. There are some very minor creases apparent in the upper left, lower left and lower right corners towards the edges. There are two very small historic tears to the right vertical edge, approximately at the centre. There is a tiny hole to the left of the lower edge, beneath the Artist's signature. There appears to be some foxing to the sheet, in particular in the lower left quadrant with some very minor instances elsewhere. There is evidence of some time staining to the sheet and also some light surface dirt and studio matter. On the verso there is some residue from a previous mount. Subject to the above the work appears to be in overall good condition.
The work is float mounted and held within a natural wooden frame behind perspex.
Please telephone the department on +(44) 0207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
"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."