
Four Figures Waiting
1968
Four Figures Waiting (1968) is a polished bronze sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth, featuring four abstracted upright forms that evoke a quiet sense of human presence and anticipation. The smooth, reflective surface of the bronze enhances the elegant simplicity of the figures, drawing attention to Hepworth's characteristic interplay of solid mass and organic form. The work exemplifies her enduring exploration of the relationship between the human figure and its surrounding space.
- Medium
- polished bronze
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1968, this work is number 6 from an edition of 9 + 0 (the artist's copy).
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
March 7, 2002
Estimate: $280,000 – $400,000
Sold: $381,000
Lot 19
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