Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898-1986) Stringed Reclining Figure 28 cm. (11 in.) long (not including base)
31*
Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898-1986)
Stringed Reclining Figure
bronze with a light brown patina and string
28 cm. (11 in.) long (not including base)
Conceived in 1939 and cast in an edition of seven
Sold for £283,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • PROVENANCE:
    With M. Knoedler & Co., New York, 1950s, where acquired by the family of the present owner
    Thence by descent

    EXHIBITED:
    U.S.A., Northampton, MA, Smith College Museum of Art, 1975
    London, Royal Academy, Henry Moore, 16 September - 11 December 1988, cat.no.37 (terracotta cast)

    LITERATURE:
    David Sylvester (Ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture 1921-48, Vol.I, London, 1988, cat.no.197, p.131 (another cast ill.)

    Another cast is currently held in the collection of The University of Michigan Museum of Art, Michigan.

Category: Fine Art / Modern British and Irish Art

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