Lot 139
- 139
HENRY MOORE, O.M., C.H. | Single Standing Figure
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Single Standing Figure
- signed and numbered 2/7
- bronze
- height (including Artist's base): 16.5cm.; 6½in.
- Conceived in 1978, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 7.
Provenance
Fischer Fine Art, London, where acquired by the parents of the previous owner in the late 1970s
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 10th December 2008, lot 93, where acquired by the present owners
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 10th December 2008, lot 93, where acquired by the present owners
Literature
Alan Bowness (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1974-1980, Vol. 5, Lund Humphries, London, 1999, cat. no.744, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are one or two very minor casting imperfections. There is some light rubbing to protruding areas. There is light surface dust, particularly to creviced areas. This excepting, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is securely attached to the Artist's bronze 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."