Sheep with Lambs at the Edge of a Wood
Henry Moore's "Sheep with Lambs at the Edge of a Wood" exemplifies the British sculptor's exploration of organic forms and maternal themes through both drawing and sculptural work. The composition captures the tender relationship between mother sheep and their young in a landscape setting, rendered in Moore's characteristic style that simplifies natural forms into essential, flowing shapes. The work reflects Moore's broader interest in how natural creatures and the environment could be abstracted into universal statements about protection, nurture, and the sculptural qualities inherent in living forms.
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Notes
LITERATURE H. Moore and K. Clark, Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook, London, 1972, p. 20, illustrated. A. Garrould, Henry Moore: Drawings, London, 1988, p. 165, pl. 199. A. Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings 1950-76, Vol. 4, Much Hadham, 2003, p. 236, no. AG 72.20, HMF 3336, illustrated. EXHIBITED New York, Wildenstein & Co., Henry Moore: Drawings, 1969-79, November 1979 - January 1980, no. 16, illustrated. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Pippa Jacomb Director, Head of Day Sale PJACOMB@CHRISTIES.COM +44 (0) 20 7389 2293
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale
March 19, 2026
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Sold: $22,860
Lot 141
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