Three TLSs from Moore to German art historian Bernhard Degenhart, each one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, 1953–1954. The first, in part: “I am of course delighted that you like my work enough to buy this small figure. You ask how many casts there are of the Reclining figure (pearl no. 1) 1952 which you have purchased. There is an edition of seven of this figure and one artist’s copy.” The second, in part: “I was away in Brazil, where a group of my sculptures were on exhibition in the Sao Paulo Biennial, and after that I went to Mexico…I have always admired ancient Mexican sculpture tremendously, for it has been a big influence in my work and I have always wanted to see it in its own surroundings.” The third thanks Degenhart for “the little book on Furtwangler.” In overall fine condition. A fine collection of letters with excellent artistic content. RR Auction COA.
