Details

Provenance

Victor Waddington, London Theo Waddington Fine Art, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2000

Exhibited

London, Waddington Galleries, British Art: A Selection from Waddington Galleries (exhibition catalogue), 1997, no. 12

Literature

Alan Bowness, ed., The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69 , London, 1971, no. 318, catalogued p. 33, illustrated pl. 52 Condition Work is in very good condition. Bronze elements are screwed to a slate base which is part of the work. Small chip on the side of the base. Small nick to the edge of the right form. A few other minor nicks. Work has recently been cleaned and polished by Cameron Wilson Conservation Inc. Otherwise fine. 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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Barbara Hepworth Two Forms Numbered 8/10 Bronze with slate base Height (including base): 7 1/2 in. 19 cm Provenance Victor Waddington, London Theo Waddington Fine Art, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2000 Exhibited London, Waddington Galleries, British Art: A Selection from Waddington Galleries (exhibition catalogue), 1997, no. 12 Literature Alan Bowness, ed., The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69 , London, 1971, no. 318, catalogued p. 33, illustrated pl. 52 Condition Work is in very good condition. Bronze elements are screwed to a slate base which is part of the work. Small chip on the side of the base. Small nick to the edge of the right form. A few other minor nicks. Work has recently been cleaned and polished by Cameron Wilson Conservation Inc. Otherwise fine. 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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.