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Henry Moore
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Study of a Female Nude
- Signed Moore and dated 27 (lower right)
- Pen and ink and brush and ink on paper
- 15 by 9 1/2 in.
- 38.1 by 24.1 cm
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, London, April 20, 1966, lot 171
The Mercury Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale)
Norman Satinoff, London (acquired from the above in June 1966)
Sale: Christie's, London, June 27, 1989, Lot 218
Acquired at the above sale
The Mercury Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale)
Norman Satinoff, London (acquired from the above in June 1966)
Sale: Christie's, London, June 27, 1989, Lot 218
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Ann Garrould, ed., Henry Moore: Complete Drawings 1916-1929, vol. 1, London, 1984, no. AG 27.20, illustrated p. 160
Condition
Executed on cream colored wove paper, backed with Japan paper, which is T hinged to a mount at two places along the top edge on verso. Repaired artist's pinholes in all four corners. Bottom and left edge are deckled, top and right edge are cut. There are a few tiny nicks to the perimeter of the sheet. The sheet is slightly timed darkened and slightly dirty. The medium is fresh and well preserved. Remnants of a prior mounting are visible beneath the verso of the Japan paper. This work in is in good 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.