Henry Moore Three Women in a Shelter
Henry Moore
1898 - 1986
Three Women in a Shelter (one knitting + one with a child)
signed Henry Moore, titled and dated 1941. (on the reverse)
wax crayon, charcoal, watercolour wash and pencil on paper
unframed (sheet): 17.5 by 25cm.; 7 by 10in.
framed: 42 by 49.5cm.; 16½ by 19½in.
Executed in 1941.
Condition Report:
The sheet is attached to the mount by adhesive tabs at the corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly unevenly cut. Overall the work appears to be in very good condition.
The sheet undulates very slightly. The corner of the sheet are rounded slightly. There are some small nicks to the edges of the sheet. There are some very light creases in places, including to the corners.
The work is presented in a grey mount and in a gilt wooden frame held under glass.
For any further information regarding the present lot please contact tamsin.goldingyee@sothebys.com.
Provenance:
Redfern Gallery, London
Private Collection, USA
Sale, Doyle New York, 13 November 2001, lot 47
Private Collection, UK
Their sale, Christie's London, 8 February 2012, lot 253, where acquired by the present owner (sold for £229,250 including premium)
Bid on this lot
Henry Moore
1898 - 1986
Three Women in a Shelter (one knitting + one with a child)
signed Henry Moore, titled and dated 1941. (on the reverse)
wax crayon, charcoal, watercolour wash and pencil on paper
unframed (sheet): 17.5 by 25cm.; 7 by 10in.
framed: 42 by 49.5cm.; 16½ by 19½in.
Executed in 1941.
Condition Report:
The sheet is attached to the mount by adhesive tabs at the corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly unevenly cut. Overall the work appears to be in very good condition.
The sheet undulates very slightly. The corner of the sheet are rounded slightly. There are some small nicks to the edges of the sheet. There are some very light creases in places, including to the corners.
The work is presented in a grey mount and in a gilt wooden frame held under glass.
For any further information regarding the present lot please contact tamsin.goldingyee@sothebys.com.
Provenance:
Redfern Gallery, London
Private Collection, USA
Sale, Doyle New York, 13 November 2001, lot 47
Private Collection, UK
Their sale, Christie's London, 8 February 2012, lot 253, where acquired by the present owner (sold for £229,250 including premium)
