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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Sculpture with Colour
- inscribed with the artist's initials BH, dated 1940, numbered 9/9 and inscribed with the foundry mark MS
- polished bronze and string with original bronze base
- height: 7.3cm., 2 7/8 in. (not including base)
- height: 9.8cm., 3 7/8 in. (including base)
- Conceived in 1940, this bronze edition cast in 1964.
Provenance
Lady Patricia Ramsay, UK (sale: Christie's, London, 12th July 1974)
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1974)
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1974)
Literature
Art in Britain 1930-1940 (exhibition catalogue), Marlborough Fine Art, London, 1965, illustration of the plaster n.p.
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 37, illustration of another cast n.p.
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), City Art Gallery, Plymouth, 1970, no. 12, illustration of another cast n.p.
Sophie Bowness (ed.), Barbara Hepworth, The Plasters, The Gift to Wakefield, Farnham, 2011, no. 2, illustrations of the plaster and another cast p. 104
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 37, illustration of another cast n.p.
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), City Art Gallery, Plymouth, 1970, no. 12, illustration of another cast n.p.
Sophie Bowness (ed.), Barbara Hepworth, The Plasters, The Gift to Wakefield, Farnham, 2011, no. 2, illustrations of the plaster and another cast p. 104
Condition
Part polished gold and part green patina. Two of the strings had become loose and have been re-attached. There are some inherent casting flaws to the base. There are traces of verdigris to the crevices. There is dust to the interior. This work is in overall good condition.
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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."