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Henry Moore
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Figure: Small Head
- inscribed Moore and numbered 4/9
- bronze
- width: 14cm., 5 1/2 in.
Provenance
Cassirer Fine Art, Johannesburg
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owners in 1981
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owners in 1981
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Sculpture 1980-86, London, 1999, vol. VI, no. 794, illustration of another cast p. 38
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, A Monumental Vision, Cologne, 2005, no. 671, colour illustration of another cast p. 243
John Hedgecoe, Henry Moore, A Monumental Vision, Cologne, 2005, no. 671, colour illustration of another cast p. 243
Condition
Varied brown patina with golden tones. There are some dirt deposits and dust in the crevices and some light wear in places to the base. This work is in overall very good condition and might benefit from a light clean.
"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."