Henry Moore Sculptures

British, 1898-1986

Henry Spencer Moore OM CH FBA was an English artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures, which are located around the world as public works of art. As well as sculpture, Moore produced many drawings, including a series depicting Londoners sheltering from the Blitz during the Second World War, along with other prints and graphic works on paper.

His forms are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures. Moore's works are usually suggestive of the female body, apart from a phase in the 1950s when he sculpted family groups. His forms are generally pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace.

Moore became well known through his carved marble and larger-scale abstract cast bronze sculptures, and was instrumental in introducing a particular form of modernism to the United Kingdom. His ability in later life to fulfil large-scale commissions made him exceptionally wealthy. Despite this, he lived frugally; most of the money he earned went toward endowing the Henry Moore Foundation, which continues to support education and promotion of the arts.

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Artist: Henry Moore

Henry MooreThree Piece Reclining Figure, 1977

$98,000

Three Piece Reclining Figure

By Henry Moore

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Henry Moore, Three Piece Reclining Figure Bronze Conceived 1963, cast 1977 Stamped with signature and edition to base Edition 5/9 Dominion Gallery placard to underside Henry Moore F...

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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Henry MooreMother and Child: Petal Skirt - Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small, 1955

$98,000

Mother and Child: Petal Skirt - Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

Henry Moore (1898-1986) Mother and Child: Petal Skirt conceived in 1955; cast in 1955 bronze; edition 4 of 6 plus 1 artist’s proof by the Fiorini foundry, London 19 x 9 x 15.5 cm (in...

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1950s Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Frank ArnoldBronze Sculpture “Arise”, 2012

$6,800

H 19 in W 3 in

Bronze Sculpture “Arise”

By Frank Arnold

Located in Fresno, CA

Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...

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2010s Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Yulla LipchitzWoman Lying Down & Growing with Tree bronze sculpture by Yulla Lipchitz, c.1973

$3,775

H 16 in W 7 in D 8 in

Woman Lying Down & Growing with Tree bronze sculpture by Yulla Lipchitz

Located in Hudson, NY

Organic, abstract bronze sculpture by Yulla Lipchitz of a woman lying down with a tree. About this artist: Yulla Lipchitz, née Halberstadt, was born on April 21, 1911 in Berlin, Ge...

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1970s Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Carola EggelingBronze Sculpture 'Bolas IV' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Patina, circa 2020

$18,058

H 38.19 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas IV' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Patina

By Carola Eggeling

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas IV' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Patina Certific...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Morris BroseMorris Brose "Bronze Bull" Figurative Sculptural Abstract, 1965 - 1980

$5,500

H 26.5 in W 16 in

Morris Brose "Bronze Bull" Figurative Sculptural Abstract

Located in Detroit, MI

"Bronze Bull" is an exquisite example of Morris Brose's abstract/figurative sculpture. No soft edges on this piece and no invitation to caress, the power, strength and beauty of the bronze are front and center and create awe. "Bronze Bull" is a free-standing piece signed on the base. Morris Brose, Polish/American was born in Wyszkow, Poland. He became a sculptor and instructor of sculpture at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Wayne State University and Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Cranbrook was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski...

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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Abbott PattisonBrutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Metropolis Manner of Louise Nevelson

$7,500

H 12.5 in W 22.75 in D 12.5 in

Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Metropolis Manner of Louise Nevelson

By Abbott Pattison

Located in Surfside, FL

A very heavy, massive bronze sculpture by an important Chicago sculptor. Signed and marked "Firenze" with "Fuse Marinelli". METROPOLIS. Seven abstract shapes on black marble base. 1...

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20th Century Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Maxine Kim Stussy 1Walking Man, 1979

$125,000

H 75 in W 16 in

Walking Man

By Maxine Kim Stussy 1

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Maxine Kim Stussy, a prolific sculptor and painter from the late 1940’s to present. Maxine led an incredibly artistic life traveling the world with h...

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1970s Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Frank ArnoldBronze Sculpture “Surrender 8”, 2018

$12,800

H 30 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Bronze Sculpture “Surrender 8”

By Frank Arnold

Located in Fresno, CA

Frank Arnold is viewed as one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master guided by a personal mission to “turn on a light in the human soul,” through his passionate creation of “Messengers” from his deeper mind connection with Carl Jung's archetypal images, the collective unconscious, and Jungian Synchronicity. These unconscious forms from his deeper mind resonate as personal messages of universal acceptance, reaching out to the viewer. Arnold has been honored as IAD Artist of the year 2018 by International Artist Day, and 2013 FAC Horizon Artist Award. He has exhibited his artwork in numerous galleries, museums, and is in collections worldwide. Arnold divides his working days between oil painting in San Jose del Cabo, Baja Sur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Frank ArnoldBronze Sculpture “Arroyo Reina”

$7,800

H 26 in W 7 in

Bronze Sculpture “Arroyo Reina”

By Frank Arnold

Located in Fresno, CA

Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...

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2010s Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Carola EggelingBronze Sculpture 'Bolas II' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Polished, circa 2020

$2,946

H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas II' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Polished

By Carola Eggeling

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas II' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Polished Certificate of authenticity Numbered and sign...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Frank ArnoldBronze Sculpture “Spirit”, 2011

$14,800

H 31.5 in W 9 in

Bronze Sculpture “Spirit”

By Frank Arnold

Located in Fresno, CA

Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...

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2010s Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Frank ArnoldNeuvoa, 2015

$18,800

H 48 in W 8 in D 10.5 in

Neuvoa

By Frank Arnold

Located in Fresno, CA

Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Milton HebaldMilton Hebald Mid Century Bronze Menorah Sculpture WPA Artist Modernist Judaica, 1969

$6,500

H 12 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in

Milton Hebald Mid Century Bronze Menorah Sculpture WPA Artist Modernist Judaica

Located in Surfside, FL

Milton Hebald (American, 1917-2015) Lion of Judah menorah bronze on a white marble plinth base signed in bronze 12" H x 10.5" W x 2.5" D Milton Elting Hebald (1917 – 2015) was a s...

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1960s American Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Previously Available Items

Henry Moore3/4 Mother & Child and Reclining Figure, 1977, 1977

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H 29.5 in W 20.88 in

3/4 Mother & Child and Reclining Figure, 1977

By Henry Moore

Located in Palo Alto, CA

This stunning work appears as a figural study cast in bronze; nostalgic and personal undertones can be felt through Moore's expressive line and manner in which the figures are raised...

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1970s Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

Henry MooreReclining Nude, 1983

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H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

Reclining Nude

By Henry Moore

Located in Wien, Wien

Henry Moore Castleford 1898 - 1986 Much Hadham and Studio Reclining Nude ca. 1983 Bozzetto in Plaster on oak wood base 19 x 11 cm Numbered on the underside

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1980s Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Plaster

Henry MooreMaquette for Reclining Figure: Cloak, 1966

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H 2.8 in W 4.77 in D 2.21 in

Maquette for Reclining Figure: Cloak

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

Bronze 7.1 x 12.1 x 5.6 cm (2 ¾ x 4 ¾ x 2 ¼ inches) Signed and numbered on the back, Moore 9/9 Conceived in 1966 Provenance Wildenstein & Co., Inc., New York, acquired directly from the artist The Arthur and Anita Kahn...

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20th Century Modern Henry Moore Sculptures

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Bronze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Henry Moore sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Henry Moore in metal, bronze, cast stone and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Henry Moore sculptures, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lynn Chadwick, Brad Rude, and Peter Voulkos. Henry Moore sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $21,000 and tops out at $98,000, while the average work can sell for $52,500.

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Questions About Henry Moore Sculptures

What do Henry Moore's sculptures represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.
What is Henry Moore's most famous piece?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Opinions vary as to what Henry Moore's most famous piece is. Since the British artist's semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures are often public works of art, many have become well known. Among them are Reclining Figure: Festival (1951), Harlow Family Group (1954-5), Helmet Head No. 4: Interior/Exterior (1963), The Arch (1963-69) and Mother and Child (1983). On 1stDibs, find a variety of Henry Moore art.
What did Henry Moore use to draw?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore frequently used the wax resist process in his drawings, which involved sketching the forms in wax crayon and coating the drawing with a wash of gray watercolor. He then went in with black ink, gray and black crayons and white watercolor. Find a selection of Henry Moore artwork from top art dealers around the world on 1stDibs.
Why did Henry Moore make sculptures?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
Henry Moore created sculptures for a few reasons. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, in 1898, he had an early interest in being a sculptor, and in 1921, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Art in London. As he would explain, this is where he was particularly inspired to pursue his sculpting practice: “Even when I was a student I was totally preoccupied by sculpture in its full spatial richness, and if I spent a lot of time at the British Museum in those days, it was because so much of the primitive sculpture there was distinguished by complete cylindrical realization.” He also had an interest in exploring how the human body connected to landscapes. He often produced works with specific locations in mind, considering how his figures would relate to the space around them. His forms are usually abstractions of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures, and are often pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Henry Moore art.
Why did Henry Moore draw sheep?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Henry Moore drew sheep for a few reasons. The British artist thought sheep were peaceful and found watching them graze to be relaxing. He also liked how they stood out against the landscape due to their coloring, likening it to the way a statue draws the eye away from the rest of its surroundings. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Henry Moore art.
Why did Henry Moore draw hands?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Henry Moore drew hands to symbolize the passage of time. His series of drawings depicting his own hands in old age and other elderly people's hands were meant to represent the effects of work and living on the human body. Much of Moore's work reflected on the human form, including his large bronze sculptures. Explore a diverse assortment of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
What was Henry Moore's style of art?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
Henry Moore's style of art was modern. He is best known for his monumental bronze sculptures, which are installed around the world, often as public art. He used abstract forms of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures. His more abstract forms are generally pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many critics have likened the undulating shapes of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Henry Moore art.
Were Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth friends?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Yes, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth were friends. The two met at the Leeds School of Art in the UK and maintained a friendly rivalry throughout their careers. Both Hepworth and Moore were members of Unit One, a group of British artists who sought to educate the public about avant-garde art during the 1930s. Shop a selection of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
How much is a Henry Moore statue worth?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
How much a Henry Moore statue is worth depends on its history, condition and other factors. In 2022, his Reclining Figure: Festival, created for the 1951 Festival of Britain, set an auction record for the artist when it sold for $31 million. The piece is a good example of the artist's forms, which are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting a mother and child or reclining figure. Moore's works are often suggestive of the female body, apart from a period in the 1950s when he sculpted family groups. If you own a Henry Moore statue, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can help you determine its estimated value. Shop an assortment of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
Why did Henry Moore use holes in his sculptures?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
What are a few of the major influences on Henry Moore's artwork?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore moved to London to study art and often visited the British Museum where he was inspired by ancient sculptures from Egypt, Africa and Mexico. His sculptures have a semi-abstract nature, but he often dabbled in other styles of art. Moore even created his own form of modernism with an eye toward the abstract. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
Did Barbara Hepworth know Henry Moore?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, Barbara Hepworth knew Henry Moore. They met while she was attending the Leeds School of Art in the 1920s. Moore and Hepworth maintained a friendly rivalry throughout their careers. Along with Paul Nash and Ben Nicholson, the two founded the Unit One art movement in 1933. The movement's purpose was to promote avant-garde art in the UK. Explore a wide variety of Barbara Hepworth art.
How many pieces of art did Henry Moore make?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore was a prolific artist and it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many pieces of art he created. The Henry Moore Foundation lists that their online catalogue of his works currently features more than 11,000 sculptures, drawings, tapestries, textiles and graphics. That’s a significant number indeed and does not represent all of his contributions to the art world. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

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