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Henry Moore
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Maquette for Mother and child: Arms
- inscribed Moore and numbered 9/9
- bronze
- length: 20cm., 7 7/8 in.
Provenance
Bo Boustedt (acquired directly from the artist)
Ronald Fuhrer, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Ronald Fuhrer, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness, Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1974-1980, London, 1983, vol. 5, no. 697, illustration of another cast n.p.
A Tribute to Henry Moore (exhibition catalogue), Marlborough Fine Art, London, 1987, no. 39, illustration of another cast p. 58
A Tribute to Henry Moore (exhibition catalogue), Marlborough Fine Art, London, 1987, no. 39, illustration of another cast p. 58
Condition
Attractive mottled-green patina. Apart from a very small patina loss to the mother's right buttock, and some minor scratches and patina wear consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: compared to the printed catalogue, the work has a greener and lighter patina.
"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."