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HENRY MOORE | Two Standing Figures IX
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Moore
- Two Standing Figures IX
- signed Moore and dated 70 (lower left)
- pen and ink, brush and ink and watercolour on paper
- 25.4 by 16.8cm., 10 by 6 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1970-71.
Provenance
Alberto Pocchini (a gift from the artist)
Cappellini Pocchini, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Cappellini Pocchini, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Exhibited
Munich, Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst, Henry Moore 1961-1971, 1971, no. 141
Florence, Forte di Belvedere, Mostra di Henry Moore, 1972, no. 274
Florence, Forte di Belvedere, Mostra di Henry Moore, 1972, no. 274
Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1950-76, London, 2003, vol. IV, no. AG 70-71.48, illustrated p. 221
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The sheet is very lightly time-stained. There are two very minor areas of discolouration in the upper left and upper right corners respectively, corresponding to the removal of old framer's tape. There are further remnants of old tape to the verso of the upper edge. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."