Lot Essay
The Henry Moore Foundation has confirmed the authenticity of this sculpture.
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Property from the Estate of Shi-Ling Hsiang
Henry Moore (1898-1986)
Reclining Figure
Details
Henry Moore (1898-1986)
Reclining Figure
bronze with green patina
Length: 6¼ in. (16 cm.)
Conceived and cast in 1946
Reclining Figure
bronze with green patina
Length: 6¼ in. (16 cm.)
Conceived and cast in 1946
Provenance
Isabel Baillie.
Fischer Fine Art, London.
Anon. (acquired from the above, 1989); sale, Christie's, New York, 14 May 1999, lot 638.
Acquired at the above sale by the late owner.
Fischer Fine Art, London.
Anon. (acquired from the above, 1989); sale, Christie's, New York, 14 May 1999, lot 638.
Acquired at the above sale by the late owner.
Literature
C. Valentin, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings, New York, 1949, pls. 56n and 56o (large stone version illustrated).
W. Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London, 1960, p. 6, no. 41 and 42. R. Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, London, 1970, nos. 361 and 362 (large stone version illustrated).
D. Sylvester ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture 1921-48, London, 1990, vol. I, p. 16, no. 260 (large stone version illustrated, p. 159).
W. Grohmann, The Art of Henry Moore, London, 1960, p. 6, no. 41 and 42. R. Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969, London, 1970, nos. 361 and 362 (large stone version illustrated).
D. Sylvester ed., Henry Moore Complete Sculpture 1921-48, London, 1990, vol. I, p. 16, no. 260 (large stone version illustrated, p. 159).