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HENRY MOORE, O.M., C.H. | Study for Seated Figures
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Study for Seated Figures
- signed and dated 32.
- pen and ink and wash on paper
- 27 by 18cm.; 10¾ by 7in.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's East, 9th October 1997, lot 48
Sale, Gorringes Lewes, 26th September 2017, lot 1153, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Gorringes Lewes, 26th September 2017, lot 1153, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
Ann Garrould, Henry Moore Volume 2: Complete Drawings 1930-39, Lund Humphries, London, 1998, cat.no.AG 32.25, illustrated p.63.
Condition
The sheet is affixed to the mount with adhesive tabs at all four corners. The sheet undulates slightly, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is a tiny loss to the sheet at the extreme upper and lower left corners and a slight crease to the extreme lower right corner. There is an isolated area of matter to the upper left corner and a few spots of possible staining upper right, and one or two flecks of foxing to the sheet. This excepting, the work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong passages of ink throughout. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a painted wooden frame. 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."