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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Two Forms (Orkney)
- inscribed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1967, numbered 6/9 and stamped with the foundry mark MS on a plaque on the underside of the base
- polished bronze with original wooden base
- height: 17.8cm., 7in. (not including base)
- height: 21cm., 8 1/4 in. (including base)
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Yves Truffert (acquired from the above)
Sale: Christie's, London, 25th November 1993, lot 62
Waddington Galleries, Ltd, London (acquired in 1997)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1997)
Yves Truffert (acquired from the above)
Sale: Christie's, London, 25th November 1993, lot 62
Waddington Galleries, Ltd, London (acquired in 1997)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1997)
Literature
Barbara Hepworth (exhibition catalogue), The Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 176, illustration of the slate version p. 43
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 441, illustration of another cast p. 45
Sophie Bowness (ed.), Barbara Hepworth, The Plasters, The Gift to Wakefield, Farnham, 2011, no. 31, illustrations of the plaster & another cast p. 153
Alan Bowness (ed.), The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 441, illustration of another cast p. 45
Sophie Bowness (ed.), Barbara Hepworth, The Plasters, The Gift to Wakefield, Farnham, 2011, no. 31, illustrations of the plaster & another cast p. 153
Condition
Polished golden patina with original lacquered wooden base. There are a few scattered tiny inclusions, consistent with the casting process. There is a small scratch (approx 3mm. long) to the edge of the non-pierced form and a few further tiny nicks in places consistent with age and handling. The base is sound and well-preserved. This work is in overall 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."