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Henry Moore
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Figure
- numbered 2/8
- bronze
- length: 25.3cm., 10in. (not including base)
- length: 28.1cm., 11in. (including base)
Provenance
Marlborough Gerson Gallery, New York
Klegman Gallery, New York
E. V. Thaw, New York
Herald Diamond, New York
Boustedt Collection, Sweden (sale: Sotheby's, London, 30th November 1988, lot 352)
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London (purchased at the above sale)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1993)
Klegman Gallery, New York
E. V. Thaw, New York
Herald Diamond, New York
Boustedt Collection, Sweden (sale: Sotheby's, London, 30th November 1988, lot 352)
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London (purchased at the above sale)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1993)
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, Twentieth Century Works, 1989, no. 39, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Henry Moore 1898 - 1986, 1992, no. 11, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Henry Moore 1898 - 1986, 1992, no. 11, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
David Sylvester (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1921-1948, London, 1957, vol. I, no. 208, illustration of the lead version pl. 119
Will Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London, 1960, no. 31, illustration of another cast
David Sylvester, Henry Moore, New York, 1968, no. 51, illustration of another cast pp. 71-2
John Hedgecoe & Henry Moore, Henry Moore, Tennessee, 1968, illustration of another cast p. 152
Will Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London, 1960, no. 31, illustration of another cast
David Sylvester, Henry Moore, New York, 1968, no. 51, illustration of another cast pp. 71-2
John Hedgecoe & Henry Moore, Henry Moore, Tennessee, 1968, illustration of another cast p. 152
Condition
Attractive dark brown patina with light brown tones. Apart from some light handling wear, this work appears to be in very good original condition.
"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."