Description:
Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Skeleton Figure
Incised signature "Moore" and stamped "2/9" on the back edge of the base.
Bronze with a yellow-orange patina, height 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm).
Condition: Scattered minor scratches to the base, dust and dirt to the interstices.
Provenance: Christie's New York, October 9, 1986, Lot 177.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
Unattributed typed paper label reading "Skeleton Figure/1984/5 inches high approx/bronze cast number 2/9" and inscribed "177" affixed to the bottom of the base. Unattributed hand written label in a later hand reading "NYC OA 467/L.2 MOP" affixed to the bottom of the base. Base measures 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm). No other condition issues to report.
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