Lot 85
  • 85

Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Moore OM, CH
  • head of a girl
  • stamped with signature and numbered 3/9
  • bronze with green-brown patina
  • height: 25.5cm; 10in.; width: 21cm.; 8¼in.; breadth: 11cm.; 4¼in.

Provenance

Joseph Wolpe, Cape Town

Literature

Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, Lund Humphries, London, 1999, vol.3, LH468a, p.46, illustrated (another cast).

Condition

Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices but the sculpture is in good overall condition. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 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."

Catalogue Note

Conceived in 1960 and cast in an edition of nine plus one by Fiorini in 1973.