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

Eric C. Gregory, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 4th November 1959, lot 159, where acquired by Marlborough Fine Art, London for £250.0.0 
The Zwemmer Gallery, London (as Drawing for Carving)
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by Honor Frost for £750.0.0 in 1965

Will Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, Thames and Hudson, London, 1960, p.18;
Robert Melville, Henry Moore: Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, Thames and Hudson, London, 1970, illustrated pl.127;
Kenneth Clark, Henry Moore Drawings, Thames and Hudson, London, 1974, illustrated pl.89;
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings, Volume 2, 1930-39, Lund Humphries, London, 2001, HMF 1165, p.160, illustrated.

The sheet is sound and has been laid down. The sheet has discoloured in places, particularly along the right edge, and there is a minor surface abrasion to the centre of the right edge. Otherwise the work is in good overall condition. Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a canvas inset and beige mount. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 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."