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Property from an Important Private European Collection

Property from an Important Private European Collection Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Figure (Imprint) bronze, hand-hammered by the artist Height (not including base): 31.8cm., 12 ½ in. Conceived in 1956 and cast in bronze in an edition of six. 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 215.

figure (imprint)

80th Anniversary Charity Art Auction to Benefit the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

Robert Davis b. 1970, Chicago, IL Barbara Hepworth Executed in 2020. Pencil on paper 10 ½ x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm) Framed: 18 x 15 ½ x 1 ½ in. (45.7 x 39.4 x 3.8 cm) Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by the Norton Museum of Art (the “Norton”), and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by the Norton. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with the Norton so that they may be in touch directly post-sale.

barbara hepworth

Modern and Contemporary Evening Auction, featuring Face to Face: A Celebration of Portraiture

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Elegy III signed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1966, numbered 4/6 and stamped with foundry mark Morris Singer FOUNDERS LONDON (on the base) bronze height: 132.5 cm. 52 ⅛ in. Conceived and cast in 1966, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 6 plus one artist’s proof. 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 429. --------------------------------------------------- 知名私人收藏 芭芭拉・赫普沃斯 1903 - 1975 年 《輓歌 III》 款識︰藝術家簽名Barbara Hepworth、紀年1966、標記4/6並蓋鑄造廠章Morris Singer FOUNDERS LONDON（底座） 青銅 高：132.5 公分；52⅛ 英寸 1966年構思及鑄造，一版6件，此作為第4件，另有1個藝術家自留版

elegy iii

Made in Britain

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903-1975 THREE FORMS ASSEMBLING Lithograph printed in colours, 1968-69, signed in pencil, numbered XXX/XXXV (a proof aside from the edition of 65 plus 18 Artist's proofs), on Japon nacré paper (unframed) image: 58.3 by 45.5cm.; 23 by 17⅞in. sheet: 69.2 by 50.1cm.; 27¼ by 19¾in.

dame barbara hepworth | three forms assembling

Contemporary Evening Auction

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Reclining Figure II scented guarea 61 by 29.5 by 18.5 cm. 24 by 11½ by 7¼ in. Executed in 1955-56. 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 205.

reclining figure ii

Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903 - 1975 ORPHEUS (MAQUETTE 2) (VERSION II) Brass with original cotton strings on wooden base Height (including base): 48 in. 122 cm Conceived in 1956; this example executed in 1959. To be included in the revised Hepworth Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Dr. Sophie Bowness under no. BH222 B 3/3.

barbara hepworth | orpheus (maquette 2) (version ii)

Modern British and Irish Art Evening Auction

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Forms in Echelon (on an Orange Ground) signed Barbara Hepworth and dated 1963 (lower right); signed Barbara Hepworth, titled and dated 1963 and inscribed (on the backboard) oil and pencil on gesso-prepared board, laid on the Artist's backboard unframed (central board): 35.5 by 45cm.; 14 by 17¾in. framed: 49 by 59.5cm.; 19 by 23¼in. Executed in 1963. The present work is recorded as D 471 in the catalogue raisonné of Barbara Hepworth's paintings.

View 1 of Lot 7: Forms in Echelon on an Orange Ground

forms in echelon on an orange ground

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903-1975 SUN AND MARBLE Lithograph printed in colours, 1970-71, from the Aegean Suite, signed in pencil, numbered 44/60, printed by Curwen Press, London, published by CCA Galleries, Tilford, on wove paper image: 76 by 54.2cm.; 30 by 21¼in. sheet: 81 by 58.5cm.; 31¾ by 23in. To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

dame barbara hepworth | sun and marble

Modern British & Irish Art Evening Auction

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Small Form (Amulet) white alabaster diameter: 20.5 cm. 8 in. Carved in 1960. 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 282.

small form (amulet)

Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale 

Ancient Echoes, Modern Visions: Property from the Estate of Paul & Marianne Steiner

Ancient Echoes, Modern Visions: Property from the Estate of Paul & Marianne Steiner Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Vertical Form (St Ives) Numbered 3/9 ; stamped B.H. 1969 (on the underside) Bronze Height (including the base): 20 ¾ in. (52.7 cm) Conceived in 1969 and cast in a numbered edition of 9 plus 1 artist's proof. This work will be included in the revised catalogue raisonné of Hepworth's sculpture being prepared by Dr. Sophie Bowness under the catalogue no. BH 495.

View 1 of Lot 124: Vertical Form (St Ives)

vertical form (st ives)

Modern Day Auction

Center Stage: The Estate of Jacquelyn Littlefield

Center Stage: The Estate of Jacquelyn Littlefield Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Landscape Sculpture (Mayne Amber) signed Barbara Hepworth and dated 1958 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 41 ⅛ by 18 in. 105 by 45.7 cm. Executed in 1958. 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. D 398.

View 1 of Lot 716: Landscape Sculpture (Mayne Amber)

landscape sculpture (mayne amber)

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Three Curves with Strings (Gold Mincarlo) stamped with initials, numbered 7/12, dated 1971 and stamped with London hallmark for 18 carat gold (on a plate attached to the underside of the base), each of the three gold elements stamped with London hallmark for 18 carat gold, Morris Singer Foundry, London, 1971 18 carat gold, on black stone base height (not including base): 16.5cm.; 6½in. height (including base): 27cm.; 10½in. Conceived in 1971 and cast by Morris Singer Foundry, the present work is number 7 from the edition of 12 plus 1 Artist's Cast. 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 520.

View 1 of Lot 14: Three Curves with Strings (Gold Mincarlo)

three curves with strings (gold mincarlo)

Modern British & Irish Art

Property from a British Family Collection

Property from a British Family Collection Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Curved Form (Bryher) bronze with string height (excluding base): 56cm.; 22in. width (excluding base): 28cm.; 11in. depth (excluding base): 11cm.; 4½in. Conceived in 1961, the present work is number 7 from the edition of 9. 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. BH299.

curved form (bryher)

A Celebration of British Printmaking

Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Opposing Forms each signed pencil and numbered 5/60 the complete portfolio, comprising 12 screenprints in colours on Saunders mould-made paper, with the frontispiece and justification page, also numbered 5/60 in pencil, contained in the original linen-covered portfolio box sheets: 780 by 580 mm. 31⅝ by 22⅞ in. overall: 801 by 596 mm. 31½ by 23½ in. Executed in 1970; this portfolio is number 5 from the edition of 60 plus ten artist's proof sets, printed by Kelpra Studio, published by Marlborough Fine Art, London. (12 prints)

opposing forms

Property from a Private London Collection

Property from a Private London Collection Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Maquette for Large Sculpture: Four-square (Four circles) slate height (including integral slate base): 30cm.; 11¾in. width (including integral slate base): 26cm.; 10¼in. Conceived in 1966, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 3. 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. BH407.

View 1 of Lot 28: Maquette for Large Sculpture: Four-square (Four circles)

maquette for large sculpture: four-square (four circles)

Modern & Post-War British Art

A Sense of Form: Property from a Private British Collection

A Sense of Form: Property from a Private British Collection DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903 - 1975 TWO FORMS signed Barbara Hepworth, titled, dated 1956 and inscribed (on the reverse) pencil and oil on board unframed: 55.5 by 30cm.; 21¾ by 11¾in. framed: 72 by 48cm.; 28¼ by 18¾in. Executed in 1956.

two forms

Modern & Post-War British Art Day Sale

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903-1975 PIERCED ROUND FORM numbered 6/10 on the underside; also numbered 6/10 on the Artist's wooden base polished bronze height (including base): 22.5cm.; 8¾in.; height (excluding base): 14.5cm.; 5¾in. width: 14cm.; 5½in. Conceived in 1959 and cast in bronze by the St Just Foundry in 1959-60, the present work is number 6 from the edition of 10. Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

dame barbara hepworth | pierced round form

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903-1975 WINTER SOLSTICE Screenprint in colours, 1970, from Opposing Forms, signed in pencil, numbered 6/60, published by Marlborough Fine Art, London, on TH Saunders wove paper image: 70.2 by 51.8cm.; 27⅝ by 20⅜in. sheet: 77.6 by 58.3cm.; 30½ by 22⅞in. To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

dame barbara hepworth | winter solstice

Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale

Property From The Collection Of Paul & Margery Friedlander, Seattle, Washington

Property From The Collection Of Paul & Margery Friedlander, Seattle, Washington BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903 - 1975 TROPHY (FLIGHT) Numbered 1/2 Bronze Height: 16¾ in. (42.5 cm) Conceived in 1965 and cast in bronze in a numbered edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof. This work will be included in the revised catalogue raisonné of Hepworth's sculpture being prepared by Dr. Sophie Bowness under the catalogue no. BH 399.

barbara hepworth | trophy (flight)

Property from a Private Collection, UK Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Bird Flight slate height (excluding base): 34cm.; 13½in. height (including base): 37.5cm.; 14¾in. width: 30cm.; 11¾in. Conceived in 1971, this work is unique. 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 530.

bird flight

British Art: The Jubilee Auction

Property from an Important American Collection

Property from an Important American Collection Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Makutu signed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1969 CAST 1970, numbered 4/9 and stamped with foundry mark Morris Singer FOUNDERS LONDON (on the base) bronze height (including base): 75.5cm.; 29¾in. Conceived in 1969 and cast in 1970, the present work is number 4 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 505. --------------------------------------------------- 重要美國收藏 芭芭拉・赫普沃斯女爵士 1903 - 1975年 《蠱惑》 款識：藝術家簽名 Barbara Hepworth、紀年1969 CAST 1970、標記4/9並蓋印鑄造廠章 Morris Singer FOUNDERS LONDON（底座） 青銅 高（連底座）：75.5 公分；29¾ 英寸 1969年構思，1970年鑄造，一版9件，本作為第4件。 本作將收錄於蘇菲・鮑內斯博士正在整理的芭芭拉・赫普沃斯女爵士雕塑專題目錄內，圖錄編號為 BH 505。

makutu

Modern & Post-War British Art 

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903-1975 RECLINING SOLITARY FORM (AMULET) numbered 0 on the underside polished bronze height (excluding base): 7cm.; 2¾in.; width: 9cm.; 3½in. Conceived in 1961, the present work is number 0 (an Artist's Cast) from the edition of 10 plus 0.

dame barbara hepworth | reclining solitary form (amulet)

Property from an American Charitable Foundation

Property from an American Charitable Foundation Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Elegy painted beechwood height (including base): 48.5cm.; 19in. height (excluding base): 39cm.; 15¼in. Executed in 1945, the present work is unique. 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 131. --------------------------------------------------- 美國慈善機構收藏 芭芭拉・赫普沃斯女爵士 1903 - 1975年 《輓歌》 著色櫸木 高（連底座）：48.5 公分；19 英寸 高（不連底座）：39 公分；15¼ 英寸 1945年作，本作獨一無二 本作將收錄於蘇菲・鮑內斯博士正在整理的芭芭拉・赫普沃斯女爵士雕塑專題目錄內，圖錄編號為 BH 131。

elegy

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1902 - 1975 Hollow Oval signed with initials B.H., numbered 3/9 and inscribed with the foundry mark MS (on the base) bronze and string width (excluding the base): 19cm.; 7½in.; depth (excluding the base) 8cm.; 3in.; height (excluding the base): 11.5cm.; 4½in. width (including the base): 19cm.; depth (including the base): 10cm.; 4in.; height (including the base): 13cm.; 5in. Conceived and cast in 1965 by Morris Singer Foundry, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 9 plus 1 Artist's Cast. 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 375.

hollow oval

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903 - 1975 SINGLE FORM (SUN AND MOON) signed B H, numbered 0/3 and stamped with the foundry mark MS (on the reverse of the Artist's base) polished bronze height (excluding base): 13cm.; 5in. base: 4cm.; 1½in. Conceived in 1966 and cast by the Morris Singer foundry, the present work is the Artist's Cast from the edition of 3 plus 1 Artist's Cast. We are grateful to Dr Sophie Bowness for her kind assistance with the cataloguing apparatus for the present work, which will feature in her forthcoming revised catalogue raisonné of the Artist's sculpture as no. BH431.

single form (sun and moon)

The Collector's Eye: Works from The Collection of Frances Wells Magee

The Collector's Eye: Works from The Collection of Frances Wells Magee Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Poised Form with Circle slate on wood base height (including base): 17 in. 43.1 cm. Executed in 1965. This work is unique. 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 380.

View 1 of Lot 447: Poised Form with Circle

poised form with circle

A Sense of Form: Property from a Private British Collection DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903 - 1975 FOUR HEMISPHERES signed Barbara Hepworth and numbered 6/10 (on one base) lead crystal height (each element): 16cm.; 6¼in. base (largest element): 18.5 by 12.5 by 2.5cm.; 7¼ by 4¾ by 1in. Conceived in 1970, the present work is number 6 from the edition of 10. (4) We are grateful to Dr Sophie Bowness for her kind assistance with the cataloguing apparatus for the present work, which will feature in her forthcoming revised catalogue raisonné of the Artist's sculpture as no. BH517.

four hemispheres

Made in Britain Day Auction

Property from a Private Collection, UK Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Vertical Form numbered 0/7 (on the side) bronze, on a slate base height (not including black base): 67cm.; 26¼in. height (including black base): 72cm.; 28¼in. Conceived in 1962 and cast in 1964, the present work is number 0 from the edition of 7 + 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 353.

vertical form

DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH 1903-1975 RANGATIRA II Screenprint in colours, 1970, from Opposing Forms, signed in pencil, numbered 50/60, published by Marlborough Fine Art, London, on TH Saunders wove paper image: 67.5 by 46.5cm.; 26½ by 18¼in. sheet: 77.5 by 58.6cm.; 30½ by 23in. Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

dame barbara hepworth | rangatira ii

JORGE S. LEWINSKI 1921-2008 DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH, 1968 Silver print, printed later. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 10/50 in pencil in the margin. Matted and framed. image: 34.2 by 26.5cm.; 13½ by 10⅜in.

jorge s. lewinski | dame barbara hepworth, 1968

Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Three Obliques (Walk In) signed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1969, numbered 1/2 and stamped with the foundry mark Morris Singer Founders (lower edge) bronze with a mottled green, brown and golden patina 288.9 by 466.1 by 330 cm. 113¾ by 183½ by 130 in. Conceived in 1968 and cast in 1969 by Morris Singer Foundry, London, the present work is number 1 from an edition of 2, plus 1 Artist's Cast. This work is recorded as BH 473. Viewing is available at Sotheby's Greenford Park.

View 1 of Lot 45: Three Obliques (Walk in)

three obliques (walk in)

Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903 - 1975 Miniature of Winged Figure aluminum and strings, on a slate base height (not including base): 28cm. 11 in. height (including base): 33 cm. 13 in. Conceived and cast in 1967, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 9 plus 0, plus one prototype. 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 450.

View 1 of Lot 604: Miniature of Winged Figure 

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