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HENRY MOORE | Butterfly Form
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Butterfly Form
- stamped with signature, maker's mark Hans Hansen, Denmark, maker's monogram, numbered 4/7 and stamped 925S
- silver
- height: 5cm.; 2in.
- Conceived in 1976, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 7, cast by Hans Hansen in 1981.
Provenance
Miles Cook, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 23rd March 1994, lot 235, where acquired by the previous owner
Sale, Mallett Japan Tokyo, 22nd July 2011, lot 327, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's London, 23rd March 1994, lot 235, where acquired by the previous owner
Sale, Mallett Japan Tokyo, 22nd July 2011, lot 327, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings, 1974-80, Vol. 5, Lund Humphries, London, 1983, cat. no.702, illustrated (bronze cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is a slight possible historic dent to the highest extremity of the sculpture, which might possibly be a casting imperfection. There are one or two slight casting imperfections, with one instance towards the base and one or two possible further more minor instances elsewhere. There are one or two possible slight smudges, including one on the underside of the sculpture. This excepting, the work appears in excellent overall condition. The sculpture has a separate stone base. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 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."