Description:
Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Mother and Child: Skirt
Incised signature "Moore" and stamped "3/9" on the back edge of the base.
Bronze with a brown patina, height 4 in. (10.2 cm).
Condition: Scattered areas of oxidation or minor inconsistencies in the patina.
Provenance: Christie's New York, October 9, 1986, Lot 172.
Estimate $12,000-18,000
Dirt and Dust to the interstices, clear tape to the right-hand side of the base, unattributed typed label reading "Mother and Child: Ski/1983/4 inches high approx./bronze cast 3/9" affixed to the bottom of the base, unattributed hand written label reading "NYCOA467/L. I MOP" affixed to the bottom of the base.
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