Lot 152
- 152
Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore, O.M., C.H.
- Ideas for Sculpture, 1937
- pencil, watercolour and crayon
- 27.5 by 18cm.; 10¾ by 7in.
Provenance
Theo van Gogh Fund
New Art Centre, London
Berkley Square Gallery, London
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th October 2007, lot 134
Private Collection
Julian Barron, from whom acquired by the present owner
New Art Centre, London
Berkley Square Gallery, London
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th October 2007, lot 134
Private Collection
Julian Barron, from whom acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, Figuren En Architecture, 1962, cat. no.563 (details untraced);
London, New Art Centre, Henry Moore Drawings: Sculpture 1923 - 1965; Drawings 1928 - 1950, 1988, cat. no.2.
London, New Art Centre, Henry Moore Drawings: Sculpture 1923 - 1965; Drawings 1928 - 1950, 1988, cat. no.2.
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Compete Drawings Vol.2 1930-39, Lund Humphries, 1998, cat. no.AG 37.61, illustrated p.195.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
The sheet appears affixed to a backing board in at least four places, but does not appear fully laid down. There is some minor cockling to the sheet, but otherwise the sheet appears sound.
There is extremely minor rounding to the extreme tips of the corners, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There are some small scattered traces of minor surface dirt or possible studio detritus, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh passages of pencil throughout.
Housed behind glass in a dark wooden frame, float-mounted in a cream card mount. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."