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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- UPRIGHT MOTIVE NO.12
inscribed Moore, numbered 2/9 and stamped with the foundry mark H. Noack, Berlin
- bronze
- height: 32.4cm., 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York
Helen W. Benjamin, New York (acquired from the above in 1970; sale: Sotheby's, New York, Property from the Collection of Helen W. Benjamin, 2nd May 1996, lot 279)
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
New York & London, Marlborough Galleries, Henry Moore, 1965, no. 8
Literature
John Hedgecoe & Henry Moore, Henry Moore, New York, 1963, illustrated p. 243
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1955-64, London, 1965, vol. III, no. 392, illustration of another cast p. 24; illustration of the plaster model p. 22
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1955-64, London, 1965, vol. III, no. 392, illustration of another cast p. 24; illustration of the plaster model p. 22
Condition
With a rich golden brown patina. Minor surface dirt and dust in the crevices. Presented on a black stone base. Overall in very good 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."