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Henry Moore
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Maquette for Mother and Child
- Inscribed Moore and numbered 9/9
- Bronze
- Height: 5 1/8 in.
- 13 cm
Provenance
Transworld Art Inc., Alex Rosenberg Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 1981 and thence by descent
Acquired from the above in 1981 and thence by descent
Exhibited
Baltimore, Baltimore Museum of Art; Hempstead, Hofstra Museum & Philadelphia, Arthur Ross Gallery, Mother and Child: The Art of Henry Moore, 1987-88, n.n.
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Sculpture 1974-80, vol. 5, London, 1983, no. 753, illustration of another cast p. 40
Condition
Work appears to be in excellent and original condition. The bronze surface features a textured golden brown patina, while the base patina is a darker brown. There are a couple extremely minor nicks to the base which may be original and are hardly perceptible. Some possible rubbing to patina on the rounder outer edges, otherwise fine.
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.
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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.