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The selling of Henry Moore.

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Bib. Number0012562

The selling of Henry Moore.

Periodical
Author/EditorBERTHOUD Roger.
PublisherBusiness
Place PublishedLondon
Year
Date & Collation(Jan) 63-70(8 illus).
LanguageEnglish
More InformationOutline of Moore's fame and career, with emphasis on the prices paid for his works over the years. Mentions the switch to bronze editions, and the move from the modest Leicester Galleries to Marlborough Fine Art. Surveys commission prices and the prices paid for works by Moore in the auction houses. Mentions extensions to Moore's estate, his private art collection, and his income tax status. Describes the establishment and work of the Henry Moore Foundation. Moore's output was so huge and so valuable as to constitute a market from which private collectors as well as dealers have greatly profited and will continue to do so.""