Lot 87
  • 87

Henry Moore

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Moore
  • Seated Figure on Log
  • Inscribed Moore, numbered 6/9, and with the foundry mark Noack Berlin
  • Bronze
  • Height: 6 1/2 in.
  • 16.5 cm
  • Conceived in 1982 and cast in an edition of 9.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist in October 1983

Literature

Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, vol. 6, London, 1987, no. 879, illustration of another cast p. 53

Condition

Bronze with brown patina. There is surface dirt throughout, and some rubbing to the top. There is a paper label Scotch taped to the underside of the base. There are a few small spots of accretion scattered throughout. Overall the work is in good condition.
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