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HENRY MOORE | Bone Head
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Bone Head
- inscribed Moore and numbered 8/9
- bronze
- height: 13.3cm., 5 1/4 in.
- Conceived in 1983 and cast by the Fiorini foundry in an edition of 9. This example cast in 1983.
Provenance
Kasahara Gallery, Osaka
Private Collection, Japan
Acquired from above by the present owner
Private Collection, Japan
Acquired from above by the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, London, 1999, vol. 6, no. 891, illustrated p. 57
Condition
Rich gold patina. There is verdigris to the eyes and inscriptions, and minor pitting commensurate with casting. This work is in very 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."
Catalogue Note
This work is recorded in the archives of the Henry Moore Foundation under number 2018.737.