Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975) Head of Miss Nora Robbins 31 cm. (12 1/4 in.) high
142*
Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975)
Head of Miss Nora Robbins
bronze with a black patina
31 cm. (12 1/4 in.) high
Conceived in 1925
Sold for £8,500 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • PROVENANCE:
    Sale; Parke Bernet, 19 October 1973
    With Galerie Bernard, New York, 30 October 1973

Auction Notices

  • Please note that this work is unique, and was conceived in November 1926. The work will also be included in am upcoming catalogue raisoneé on the artist, appearing in the appendix of early works/juvenilia. We are grateful to Sophie Bowness for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.

Category: Fine Art / Modern British and Irish Art

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