Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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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Creator: Henry Moore

Henry Moore "Reclining Figure: Stiff Leg" Bronze

$91,800

Henry Moore "Reclining Figure: Stiff Leg" Bronze

By Henry Moore

Located in Astoria, NY

Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986) "Reclining Figure: Stiff Leg" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1977, signed "Moore" and numbered edition "3/9". 5.5" H x 10.5" W x 7.25" D. Provenance: P...

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1970s British Vintage Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Postmodern Dancing Couple Ironwood Solid Wood Carved Sculpture

$650

Postmodern Dancing Couple Ironwood Solid Wood Carved Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A postmodern solid wood carved sculpture depicting a dancing couple. The curved abstract stylization is reminiscent to the sculptures created by modern sculptor Henry Moore. The simp...

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20th Century English Post-Modern Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Wood

Ceramic Terracotta Sculpture Reclining Nude Figure in the Manner of Henry Moore

$1,000

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 5.25 in

Ceramic Terracotta Sculpture Reclining Nude Figure in the Manner of Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Contemporary figural unglazed terracotta sculpture of an abstract reclining figure. An homage to sculptor Henry Moore. Made in 2019 by Oklahoma artist Emily Ladow Reynolds. Dimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Carved Wood Skull Sculpture

$795

H 6 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Carved Wood Skull Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Asian carved wood skull sculpture with genuine teeth and movable jaw. Late 20th century.

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1970s Indonesian Vintage Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Wood

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood

$350

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Carved Wood American Eagle Sculpture 1960s. Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Handmade large carved wood eagle ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood

$295

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an Eagle. Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5". circa 1970. Ironwood hand carved eagle or falcon...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Wood

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture

$275

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 10 in

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood turtle sculpture with beautiful detail great condition and great subject, circa 1970's.

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20th Century American American Classical Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Wood

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore

$1,200

H 15 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

Period 1970's Brutalist sculpture depicting a stylized female figure executed in cast brass, mounted on a stepped walnut plinth base. Well crafted work, in excellent original condit...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Brass

1964 Abstract Sculpture by Austin Productions in Henry Moore Style

$495

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

1964 Abstract Sculpture by Austin Productions in Henry Moore Style

By Austin Productions, Henry Moore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Austin productions Henry Moore Style Statue. Signed and dated 1964 to back. In overall very good condition with a little paint loss as seen in photos.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Pair of Solid Black Lucite Postmodern Table Sculptures

$318Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.5 in W 12 in D 3 in

Pair of Solid Black Lucite Postmodern Table Sculptures

By Vasa Velizar Mihich

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice design on these pair of solid black Lucite table sculptures, circa 1990s unsigned great Postmodern design. These would look great with any Memp...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture After Ary Bitter

$2,800

H 8 in W 35 in D 12.5 in

Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture After Ary Bitter

By Ary Bitter

Located in New York, NY

Reclining female nude bronze with baby deer at her feet, mounted on variegated green marble base by Ary Bitter (1883-1973).

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20th Century French Neoclassical Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.29 in W 17 in D 2.1 in

Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Elegant Art Deco carved wood sculpture features a reclining panther, leisurely stretched out, but ready to jump and pounce. A fine choice of solid Ebony Macassar wood contributes a b...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Ebony, Wood

Vintage Handcarved Giraffe Couple Sculpture, Unique Wood Art from 1950

$495

H 52 in W 14 in D 9 in

Vintage Handcarved Giraffe Couple Sculpture, Unique Wood Art from 1950

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular giraffe couple sculpture handcarved, handcarved wood handpainted. Elegant unique stylization and colour. Some surface imperfections due to age .

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1950s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Wood

Thai Bronze Warrior Figure

$880

H 13.75 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Thai Bronze Warrior Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

Cast with graceful proportions and intricate detail, this bronze figure of a princely warrior is a lovely example of traditional metalwork of Thailand. The cast bronze figure depicts...

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20th Century Thai Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Previously Available Items

Henry Moore Signed 1st Ed.1971 Catalog, Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst Munchen

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H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Henry Moore Signed 1st Ed.1971 Catalog, Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst Munchen

By Henry Moore

Located in Rochester, NY

Henry Moore - Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst Munchen 1.Oktober bis 21. November 1971 - Henry Moore 1961- 1971. A first edition of this catalog with an interview of Henry Moore July 19...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Paper

Henry Moore Sculpture

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H 4 in W 7 in D 3 in

Henry Moore Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Patinated gold leaf over plaster sculpture with marble base of a Henry Moore reclining figure from the collection of the Detroit Institute of Ar...

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1960s American Vintage Henry Moore Decorative Objects

Biomorphic Reproduction Bronze Sculpture signed Moore

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Biomorphic Reproduction Bronze Sculpture signed Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Modernist Abstract figure sculpture representational of works done by the sculptor Henry Moore. This particular sculpture is a smaller scale tabletop bronze that relates to ...

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1960s Unknown Vintage Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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Questions About Henry Moore Decorative Objects

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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