- 154
Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Curved Head
- signed and numbered 7/7
- bronze
- height: 7cm.; 2¾in.
- Conceived in 1981, the present work is number 7 from the edition of 7.
Provenance
Lillian Heidenberg Fine Art, New York, where acquired by Sydney E. Frank
His Estate sale, Sotheby's New York, 12th September 2006, lot 60, where acquired by the present owner
His Estate sale, Sotheby's New York, 12th September 2006, lot 60, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Fisher Fine Art Ltd., Henry Moore, Recent Tapestries, Drawings, Bronzes and Graphics, June - July 1982, cat. no.31 (another cast).
Literature
Alan Bowness, (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture, 1980-86, vol.6, Lund Humphries, London, 1988, cat. no.818, illustrated p.42 (another cast);
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore: A Monumental Vision, Evergreen, 2005, cat. no.692, p.244.
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore: A Monumental Vision, Evergreen, 2005, cat. no.692, p.244.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are one or two traces of casting residue in the features of the head. There is some light surface dirt. The work would benefit from a polish. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."