Henry Moore

Philip & Muriel Berman, United States (acquired from the artist on June 26, 1984 and sold: Replica Shoes 's, New York, November 5, 2004, lot 278)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Ursinus College, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art, A Passion for Art: Selection from the Berman collects ion, 1989, illustrated in the catalogue
Sydney, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Henry Moore: 1898-1986, 1992, no. 127, illustrated in the catalogue
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Ursinus College, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Henry Moore Relationships: Drawings, Prints & Sculptures from the Muriel and Philip Berman collects ion, 1993-94

Claude Allemand-Cosneau, Manfred Fath & David Mitchinson, eds., Henry Moore From the Inside Out, Plaster, Carvings and Drawings, Munich, 1996, no. 86, illustration of another cast p. 149
Alan Bowness, ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture, 1980-1986, vol. VI, London, 1999, no. 539b, illustrations of another cast p. 33 and pls. 32-33

Attractive golden brown patina. Surface is slightly dirty, particularly in crevices of figures' platform. Scattered spots of old patina rubbings on top of bronze pedestal. There are a few minor nicks and scratches, two on shoulder of left figure. Apart from these this work is in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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