£1,600
Henry Moore, R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1831-1895), "Calming down", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1879 lower right, further signed, numbered '2' and titled to artist's label to reverse of stretcher, in original gilt foliate frame, 35 x 53½in. (89 x 136cm.). * Provenance: Exhibited London, Royal Academy, 1879, no.116. Christie's South Kensington, 'Maritime', 5th Nov. 1998, Lot 565 ** Literature: Art Journal, 1881, "Henry and Albert Moore", p.162
*Condition: Not lined. Original frame. Surface dirt throughout. Large patch of heavy craquelure and paint is lifting to the centre top margin. Tiny paint chip centre right and stretcher lies are showing.
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