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Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture sold for £3.5m

Dame Barbara Hepworth’s oval-shaped sculpture exceeded expectations, fetching £3.5m at Christie’s auction house in London.

Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture sold for £3.5m at auction - BBC News
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The oval-shaped sculpture surpassed its price estimate at Christie’s auction house in London.

The oval-shaped artwork, crafted in 1943 by the Wakefield-born artist, was auctioned by Christie’s in London. Initially projected to fetch between £2.2m and £3.2m, it eventually sold for £3,549,000 under the title “Sculpture With Colour Pale Blue And Red.”

Another piece, Dame Barbara’s brass sculpture “Maquette For Winged Figure” from 1957, also sold at £277,200. These items were part of the Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale held on March 20th.

Notable sales from the event included LS Lowry’s painting “Sunday Afternoon,” which fetched nearly £6.3m, and Lynn Chadwick’s metallic sculpture “Sitting Couple On Bench,” which sold for £1.6m.

This sale not only celebrates the incredible talent of Hepworth but also highlights the enduring appeal and value of her iconic works. The sculpture, with its distinctive form and timeless elegance, serves as a poignant reminder of Hepworth’s influence on the art world.

It’s truly awe-inspiring to witness the legacy of such a visionary artist continuing to captivate and inspire generations. As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, let’s take a moment to appreciate the enduring beauty and cultural significance of Dame Barbara Hepworth’s extraordinary creations.

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