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Henry Moore
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore
- Study for Head of Queen
- Bronze
- Height: 8 5/8 in.
- 21.9 cm
Provenance
Dorsky Galleries, New York, (acquired from the artist in 1973)
Alex Rosenberg Gallery, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, November 12, 1987, lot 460
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Alex Rosenberg Gallery, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, November 12, 1987, lot 460
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Dorsky Galleries, Henry Moore Sculpture, 1976
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1949-1954, vol. II, London, 1965, no. 349a, illustration of another cast p. 28
Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings, 1921-1969, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast pl. 452
Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings, 1921-1969, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast pl. 452
Condition
Dark green patina. Work is screwed to a wooden base. Surface is slightly dirty. Some minor nicks and stains, otherwise fine. Very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.