$82,950
Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986) Studies for Sculpture , 1950 Signed and dated "Moore 50" in ink l. r., identified on labels from Marlborough Gallery, London, and M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York, affixed to the backing. Charcoal, wax crayon, watercolor wash, ink, and gouache on paper, sheet size 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (40.0 x 29.2 cm), framed. Condition: Tape hinged to backing mat along left edge, subtle rippling. Provenance: Estate of Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (née Braman) Grasso, Essex, Connecticut. Literature: Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Drawings 1950-1976 Volume 4 , London: Lund Humphries, 2003, pp. 22-23, AG. 50.50, HMF no. 2611 (illus.). Exhibitions: Marlborough Fine Art, London, September 1962 (cat. 52). Subtle rippling, tack holes to sheet at corners, paper tape residue verso, cloth tape hinged along left edge, no apparent fading.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-09-11