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Henry Moore
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Figure (Maquette for Elmwood Figure)
- Inscribed Moore
- Bronze
- Length: 7 in.
- 17.8 cm
Provenance
Buchholz Gallery (Curt Valentin), New York
Harry I. Caesar, Salem Center
Private Collection (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 12, 1987, lot 337B)
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Buchholz Gallery, Henry Moore, 1951, no. 14
Literature
David Sylvester, ed., Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1948, vol. I, London, 1957, no. 249, p. 16
Condition
Dark golden brown patina. Several areas display visible plaster residue, particularly on the figures sides and under the legs. There are pin dots of patina loss around the edges of the base as well as scattered stains and rubbing limited to the parameter of the base. There is slight patina rubbing on the figures shoulders. Overall the work is in 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.