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Henry Moore — Head of a Girl
Henry Moore

Head of a Girl

"Head of a Girl" is a bronze sculpture by Henry Moore from 1927 that exemplifies the artist's early exploration of abstract forms derived from natural observation. The work demonstrates Moore's characteristic approach of simplifying the human head into organic, biomorphic shapes while maintaining subtle references to the female visage. This piece marks a significant moment in Moore's development toward the monumental, abstracted sculptural language he would become renowned for throughout the twentieth century.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale

March 18, 2026

Estimate: $130,000$180,000

Sold: $115,000

Lot 18

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Henry Moore, Head of a Girl

"Head of a Girl" is a bronze sculpture by Henry Moore from 1927 that exemplifies the artist's early exploration of abstract forms derived from natural observation. The work demonstrates Moore's characteristic approach of simplifying the human head into organic, biomorphic shapes while maintaining subtle references to the female visage. This piece marks a significant moment in Moore's development toward the monumental, abstracted sculptural language he would become renowned for throughout the twentieth century.

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, 20th Century, Organic Abstraction, Contemplative Mood, Bronze Sculpture, British Artist, Modernism, Three Dimensional Form, Portrait

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