Lot 134
  • 134

Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
  • Upright Motive: Maquette No.1
  • bronze
  • height: 30.5cm.; 12in.
  • Conceived in 1955, the present work is from the edition of 10.

Provenance

M. Knoedler & Co., Inc, New York, where acquired by the family of the present owner, circa 1960

Literature

Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings Sculpture 1955-64, Vol.3, Lund Humphries, London, 1986, cat. no.376, illustrated p.21 (another cast);
John Hedgecoe, A Monumenal Vision, The Sculpture of Henry Moore, Collins & Brown, London, 1998, cat. no.347, illustrated p.219 (another cast).

Condition

The sculpture is sound. There is a small spot of oxidisation towards the centre of the work. There are a few extremely small and light points of rubbing at the extremities of the work - notably at the top and middle of the piece. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. The work is attached to a metal base with two screws. Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions.
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