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Henry Moore
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Mother and child with tree trunk
- Inscribed Moore and numbered 3/9
- Bronze
- Height: 9 in.
- 22.9 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist and sold: Christie's, London, November 8, 1991, lot 330)
Galería Freites, Caracas (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above in 2006
Galería Freites, Caracas (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above in 2006
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, vol. 5, London, 1983, no. 770, illustrations of another cast p. 44 & pl. 178
Condition
Attractive green and brown patina. Some minor surface dirt in crevices and a few pindots of acretion, otherwise fine. Work is in excellent 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.
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.