Lot 78
- 78
HENRY MOORE, O.M., C.H. | Female Torso
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Female Torso
- signed and numbered 9/9
- bronze
- height (including Artist's bronze base): 16.5cm.; 6½in.
- Cast in 1984, the present work is number 9 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in the 1990s
Private Collection, London
Private Collection, London
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, Sculpture 1980-86, Vol.6, Lund Humphries, London, 1999, cat. no.913, illustrated p.62 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some minor oxidisation to the Artist's integral bronze base, around the rim, and one or two further small flecks to the lower third of the figure. The patina of the bronze is uneven. There is some rubbing to the work. There is some very minor casting residue, surface dirt and matter to the uppermost pitted areas. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition. The work is attached to a painted 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."