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Reclining Figures

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Reclining Figures
Reclining Figures
Reclining Figures

Reclining Figures

Date1939
Artist (British, 1898 - 1986)
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 1425
Date Order NumberAG 39.1
Mediacharcoal, brush and ink, crayon, pen and ink, wash
Papercream medium-weight wove
Dimensionspaper: 380 × 555 mm
Signature

crayon l.r. Moore/39

OwnershipThe Henry Moore Foundation: acquired 2002
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When the sheet is turned 90 degrees to the left, a standing figure is recognisable at centre right. The original drawing of the early 1930's in charcoal and wash formed a random composition discernible below the reclining figures. For sale on Berkeley Square Gallery web-site (6/9/00). (RA) Christie's London, 29.3.88, lot 383, est £20-25,000, Bought in. Christie's London, 11.11.88, lot 448, est £15-20,000. Christie's London, 9.11.90, lot 309, est £15-20,000, sold £13,000.

JH 14/08/2006

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