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HENRY MOORE, O.M., C.H. | Upright Motive: Maquette No.1
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Upright Motive: Maquette No.1
- bronze
- height (excluding base): 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).
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 - and a small pitted imperfection at the lower centre. Subject to the above the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is attached to a metal base with two screws. The base is cracked in the front right corner and has a small loss to the front left corner. Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 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."