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Barbara Hepworth
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Barbara Hepworth
- Four-Square (Four-Circles)
- Inscribed Barbara Hepworth, dated 1966 and numbered 4/7; inscribed with the foundry mark Morris Singer
- Bronze
- Height: 23 1/2 inches
Provenance
Gimpel Weitzenhoffer, Ltd., New York
Acquired from the above in 1973
Acquired from the above in 1973
Literature
Alan Bowness, ed., The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, London, 1971, no. 428, illustration of another cast p. 43
Condition
Varied greenish grey patina. Work has recently been cleaned and waxed. Surface irregularities throughout are inherent to the artist's process, including pit marks on front of exterior sides of the upper and the lower squares, otherwise excellent 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.