Dame Barbara Hepworth
Four Figures Waiting
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Dame Barbara Hepworth
1903 - 1975
Four Figures Waiting
signed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1968, numbered 8/9 and stamped with foundry mark Morris Singer FOUNDERS/ LONDON (on the Artist's integral base)
polished bronze
height (including Artist's base): 60cm.; 23½in.
Conceived in 1968, the present work is number 8 from the edition of 9 + 0.
This work will be included in the revised catalogue raisonné of Barbara Hepworth's sculpture being prepared by Dr. Sophie Bowness under the catalogue no. BH 461.
The work appears sound. Overall the work appears in generally very good condition.
There are a few very light scratches and instances of pitting to the work. There are a few very minor scuffs in places. There are a couple of light surface marks in places. There is some very minor unevenness to the surface of the work, some of which is integral to the work. There is light surface dust.
The work is presented on its integral bronze base.
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Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the grandmother of the present owner, June 1984, and thence by descent