Barbara Hepworth *
(Wakefield 1903–1975) Mincarlo: Three curves with strings, 18 carat gold on a black polished plinth, on a plate on the underside of the black stone: monogrammed, dated B. H. 1971, and numbered 11/12, the 3 elements with 18 carat gold hallmarks, foundry stamp: Morris Singer Foundry, London, gold weight approx. 1.500 g, height 16 cm (including plinth), (PP)
The work will be included in the catalogue raisonné of Hepworth’s Sculptures currently being compiled by Dr Sophie Bowness under the number BH520.
Provenance: Private Collection, Italy Exhibition: London, Bronze, Silver and Gold, Alwin Gallery, August/September 1973 (a different cast);
London, Barbara Hepworth 1903–1975, William Darby, November 1975 (a different cast)
Literature: Art and Artists, March 1975, page 42 (here titled Mincarlo)
Barbara Hepworth continued her studies of sweeping forms even into her last decade. This gold cast combines her late style with the brilliance of an exceptionally valuable material.
Specialist: Mag. Patricia Pálffy
Mag. Patricia Pálffy
+43-1-515 60-386
patricia.palffy@dorotheum.at
27.11.2013 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 75,940.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 55,000.- to EUR 85,000.-
Barbara Hepworth *
(Wakefield 1903–1975) Mincarlo: Three curves with strings, 18 carat gold on a black polished plinth, on a plate on the underside of the black stone: monogrammed, dated B. H. 1971, and numbered 11/12, the 3 elements with 18 carat gold hallmarks, foundry stamp: Morris Singer Foundry, London, gold weight approx. 1.500 g, height 16 cm (including plinth), (PP)
The work will be included in the catalogue raisonné of Hepworth’s Sculptures currently being compiled by Dr Sophie Bowness under the number BH520.
Provenance: Private Collection, Italy Exhibition: London, Bronze, Silver and Gold, Alwin Gallery, August/September 1973 (a different cast);
London, Barbara Hepworth 1903–1975, William Darby, November 1975 (a different cast)
Literature: Art and Artists, March 1975, page 42 (here titled Mincarlo)
Barbara Hepworth continued her studies of sweeping forms even into her last decade. This gold cast combines her late style with the brilliance of an exceptionally valuable material.
Specialist: Mag. Patricia Pálffy
Mag. Patricia Pálffy
+43-1-515 60-386
patricia.palffy@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Contemporary Art - Part I |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 27.11.2013 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 16.11. - 27.11.2013 |
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