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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Cast of Barbara Hepworth’s Hand
- numbered 1/7 and stamped with the foundry mark Morris Singer Founder London cire perdue; signed with the initials BH and numbered 1/7 on the artist's base
- bronze with artist's wooden base
- length (without base): 19.5cm., 7 5/8 in.
- length (with base): 22.6cm., 8 7/8 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the present owner
Literature
Barbara Hepworth, A Pictorial Autobiography, Bath, 1970, no. 133, illustration of another cast p. 47
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 434, not illustrated
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 434, not illustrated
Condition
Attractive brown patina with light brown tones. Apart from some very minor original casting flaws and some dust in the crevices this work is in very good original 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."