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HENRY MOORE | Standing Figure No. 4
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Standing Figure No. 4
- bronze
- height (excluding base): 25cm.; 10in.
- Conceived in 1952, the present cast is from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Duncan Miller Fine Arts, London, where acquired by Cyril Gerber, circa 2007
Exhibited
London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, An Exhibition of Sculpture from 1950-1960, November - December 1960, cat. no.11, illustrated p.18 (another cast).
Literature
Herbert Read, Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings 1949-1954, Vol. 2, Percy Lund, Humphries & Company Ltd., London, 1968, cat. no.320;
Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, Thames and Hudson, London, 1970, cat. no.439, illustrated p.204 (another cast);
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1949-54, Vol. 2, Lund Humphries, London, 1986, cat. no.320, illustrated p.41 (another cast).
Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, Thames and Hudson, London, 1970, cat. no.439, illustrated p.204 (another cast);
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1949-54, Vol. 2, Lund Humphries, London, 1986, cat. no.320, illustrated p.41 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are minor pits and casting imperfections throughout the surface. There is some surface dirt in the crevices. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is attached to a bronze base. 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."