02-03-201202-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2581BBoston
February 3, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975) Fragment

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$1,304$1,100
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2581BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 03, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975)

Fragment, from the AEGEANSuite, 1971, proof edition of 30, published by Marlborough Fine Art, London, printed by Curwen Press and Studios, London/Cambridgeshire. Signed "Barbara Hepworth" in pencil l.l., numbered "x3/30" in pencil l.l., printer's dry stamp l.l. Color lithograph with embossing on paper, image size 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.4 x 50.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins 3/4 inches or more with deckled edges, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $700-900

Out of the frame the sheet is loose and has several foam pieces loosely adhered to the verso to "float" it. There are 6 thin spot to the reverse (two of which were where the foam was affixed),but these are not visible on the face. There is a ragged crease about 6 inches long within the white 1/2-circle forms.

Keywords

Barbara Hepworth, London, Curwen Press