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Henry Moore
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Upright Motive: Maquette No. 5
- Bronze
- Height: 11 1/2 in.
- 29.2 cm.
- Conceived in 1955 and cast by Fiorini, London, in an edition of 9 plus one artist's proof.
Provenance
The artist
M. Knoedler & Co., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1969
M. Knoedler & Co., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1969
Exhibited
New York, M. Knoedler & Co., Henry Moore, 1962, no. 12
Literature
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, New York, 1968, no. 366, illustrated p. 80
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, 1955-1964, vol. 3, London, 1986, no. 382, illustration of another cast p. 21
Condition
This bronze is mounted on a black wood base 3 7/8 by 2 7/8 by 3/4 inch tall. The bronze is in generally good condition with a variegated patina of green and light brown. There is some surface dirt and dust.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.