Lot 166
- 166
Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Small Head Strata
- signed, stamped with foundry mark and numbered 9/9
- bronze
- height: 12cm.; 4¾in.
- Conceived in 1960, the present work is number 9 from an edition of 9.
signed, numbered 9/9 and stamped with the H. Noack Berlin foundry mark.
Provenance
James Goodman Gallery, New York, where acquired by a Private Collection, 1967, and thence by descent
Sale, Sotheby's New York, 25th March 2010, lot 170, where acquired by the previous owner
Their sale, Christie's South Kensington, 12th December 2014, lot 43, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's New York, 25th March 2010, lot 170, where acquired by the previous owner
Their sale, Christie's South Kensington, 12th December 2014, lot 43, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Bradford, Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, Henry Moore 80th Birthday Exhibition, 1978, cat. no.86.
Literature
Alan Bowness, (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture, 1955-64, Vol.3, Lund Humphries, London, 1965, cat. no.468, illustrated p.29 (another cast);
Robert Melville, Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, Thames and Hudson, 1970, (another cast) illustrated p.608.
Robert Melville, Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, Thames and Hudson, 1970, (another cast) illustrated p.608.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some slight rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the work. There are some traces of casting residue and light surface dirt in the pitted areas of the sculpture. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is affixed to a stone base with one central bolt. There are one or two small chips to the stone base and some adhesive tape on the reverse of the 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."