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Henry Moore
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Moore
- Seated Figure
- Bronze
- Height (not including base): 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
Provenance
Bucholz Gallery (Curt Valentin), New York (acquired from the artist)
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1954 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 4, 2004, lot 57)
Acquired at the above sale
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1954 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 4, 2004, lot 57)
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Henry Moore (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1968, no. 79, listed p. 173
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, Paris, 1968, no. 318, illustration of another cast p. 78
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture, 1949-1954, vol. II, London, 1986, no. 345, illustration of another cast p. 48
Ionel Jianou, Henry Moore, Paris, 1968, no. 318, illustration of another cast p. 78
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture, 1949-1954, vol. II, London, 1986, no. 345, illustration of another cast p. 48
Condition
The bronze is in excellent condition and features a textured brown and green patina. The work is bolted to a solid black base. There is some slight rubbing to the surface in a couple places.
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.