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Henry Moore
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining figure
- inscribed Moore and numbered 5/9
- bronze
- length: 18.3cm., 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
James Kirkman, London
Rex Irwin Art Dealer, Sydney (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Sydney (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Australia (sale: Christie’s, London, 1st July 1999, lot 699)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (purchased at the above sale)
A gift from the above to the present owner in 1999
Rex Irwin Art Dealer, Sydney (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Sydney (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Australia (sale: Christie’s, London, 1st July 1999, lot 699)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (purchased at the above sale)
A gift from the above to the present owner in 1999
Exhibited
Sydney, Rex Irwin Art Dealer, Henry Moore: A Tribute, 1990, no. 12
Literature
John Hedgecoe, A Monumental Vision, The Sculpture of Henry Moore, London, 1998, no. 768, illustration of another cast p. 250
Alan Bowness, Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, London, 1999, vol. VI, no. 905, illustration of another cast p. 60 and pl. 131
Alan Bowness, Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, London, 1999, vol. VI, no. 905, illustration of another cast p. 60 and pl. 131
Condition
Lovely mottled green patina. There is some light wear to the surface of the bronze and dust in the crevices consistent with age and handling, and some very minor discolouration to the marble base. Overall this work is in very 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. 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."