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Draped Seated Figure against a Curved Wall: M.4-1960

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Draped Seated Figure against a Curved Wall

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Moore, Henry Spencer
Founder: Fiorini

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Description

Bronze, cast. A draped seated figure against a curved wall.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Henry Moore

Legal notes

Purchased with Miss D.M. McQuaid's Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1960-10-13) by Moore, Henry Spencer

Dating

20th Century, Mid
1950s
Elizabeth II
1956 CE - 1957 CE

Note

No. 4 of an edition of 12 + 1

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.4-1960
Primary reference Number: 12482
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_4_1960

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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