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HENRY MOORE, O.M., C.H. | Helmet Heads
估價
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Moore
- Helmet Heads
- signed, inscribed and dated 61.
- pen and ink, wax crayon, chalk and ink wash on paper
- 29 by 24cm.; 11½ by 9½in.
- Executed in 1961-62.
來源
Galerie Gérald Cramer, Geneva
Harvey Gore
Andrew Purches, London
Mercury Gallery, London
Jerrold Morris Gallery, Toronto, where acquired by the present owner, 26th August 1976
Harvey Gore
Andrew Purches, London
Mercury Gallery, London
Jerrold Morris Gallery, Toronto, where acquired by the present owner, 26th August 1976
展覽
Geneva, Galerie Gérald Cramer, Henry Moore: Sculptures, Dessins, Estampes, 1962-63, cat. no.37.
出版
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings, Vol.4, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1998, cat. no.61-62.31, p.160, illustrated p.161.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down but appears to be secured to the mount at all four corners. There is an uneven left hand edge. The corners are rounded and there is a small abrasion to the sheet in the lower right hand corner. The sheet undulates slightly in places. There is a small loss to the sheet in the upper left corner. There are one or two very slight creases to the sheet, in particular one between the bottommost pair of heads. There is evidence of some studio matter and detritus, including a spot to the centre of the left hand edge. There are a few small scratches and scuffs to the black background with a few tiny resultant flecks of loss. Subject to the above the work is in good overall condition. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame, within a cloth slip. 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."