Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986) Studies for Sculpture

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Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)

Studies for Sculpture, 1950
Signed and dated "Moore 50" in ink l.r., identified on labels from Marlborough
Gallery, London, and M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York, affixed to the backing.
Charcoal, wax crayon, watercolor wash, ink, and gouache on paper, sheet size 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (40.0 x 29.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Tape hinged to backing mat along left edge, subtle rippling.

Provenance: Estate of Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (née Braman) Grasso, Essex, Connecticut.

Literature: Ann Garrould (ed.),Henry Moore Complete Drawings 1950-1976 Volume 4, London: Lund Humphries, 2003, pp. 22-23, AG. 50.50, HMF no. 2611 (illus.).

Exhibitions: Marlborough Fine Art, London, September 1962 (cat. 52).




Estimate $30,000-50,000

Subtle rippling, tack holes to sheet at corners, paper tape residue verso, cloth tape hinged along left edge, no apparent fading.

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