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Henry Moore, R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore, R.A., R.W.S.
- Queen of the Night Arise! Unveil!
signed and dated l.r.: H. Moore. 1885.;
signed and inscribed on the artist's label attached to the stretcher:
No.1 H. Moore 4 Sheffield Terrace/Kensington/Queen of the Night Arise! Unveil!- oil on canvas
Exhibited
London, Grosvenor Gallery, 1885, no.120;
London, Fine Art Society, Ashore and Afloat, Ninety Pictures & Drawings by Henry Moore, 1887
London, Fine Art Society, Ashore and Afloat, Ninety Pictures & Drawings by Henry Moore, 1887
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There is a patch to the reverse, lower right. The paint surface is in good overall condition however there is a vertical crack to the paint surface beneath the sailing boat, lower left which corresponds to the aforementioned patch
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals retouching to the repair, lower left and one further spot in the sky.
FRAME
Held in a later composite frame in fair condition.
For more information regarding this picture please contact the Victorian & Edwardian Pictures Department on +44 (0)207 293 5718
"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."