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Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore OM, CH
- Mother and Child
- signed and dated 27.
- pencil, ink wash and crayon
- 17.5 by 7.5cm.; 10¾ by 7in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the late owner Maurice Cooke
Exhibited
National Museum of Wales, Cardiff (long term loan).
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1930-39, Vol. 2, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1998, cat. no.AG 27.43, illustrated p.165.
Condition
The sheet does not appear fully laid down, but is sealed within a card mount.
There is very slight discolouration to the sheet, with a very faint line of time staining visible along the top edge. The work is very slightly faded. This excepting the work appears in good condition.
Housed behind glass in a gilt wood frame and set within a gold and cream card mount.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is registered in the Henry Moore Foundation archive as HMF 523.