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Henry Moore’s ‘missing’ sculpture Head on sale to the public for the first time
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0024331 Henry Moore’s ‘missing’ sculpture Head on sale to the public for the first time Observer London Article discussing the early Moore alabaster sculpture "Head" 1929 (LH 73) which has not been seen in public since 1952.
The work was originally owned by Ben Nicholson who had swapped one of his works, a still life painting, with Moore in 1931.
The article continues to discuss Moore and Nicolson, brief histories of both artists and the story of the swapped works.
It also outlines the significance of the work returning to the public eye and its imminent sale at auction on 21st November 2023 at Sotheby's in London.
Reference to Moore: (LH 73).
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