Henry Moore (1898-1986) Two Tall Forms, 1983 Bronze with green patina 6 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches (15.2 x 14.0 x 8.9 cm) high on a 1 inches high base Ed. 3/9 Signed on reverse: Moore PROVENANCE: Private collection, Dallas, Texas. LITERATURE: A. Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Complete Sculpture: 1981-86, Vol. 6, Lund Humphries Publishers, London, 1988, another cast illustrated. Two Tall Forms (1983) by Henry Moore exemplifies the artist's mature exploration of abstraction, scale, and the human figure. Known for his organic shapes and monumental sculptures, Moore often drew inspiration from natural forms, bones, and the human body. In this work, the towering vertical structures suggest a sense of presence and quiet dialogue, evoking abstracted figures standing in relation to one another. The piece reflects Moore's ongoing interest in the interaction between mass and void, as well as the relationship between sculpture and its surrounding space. Two Tall Forms also highlights his shift toward more abstract, simplified forms in the later stages of his career, while maintaining the deeply humanistic and tactile qualities that define his oeuvre. As with much of Moore's work, the sculpture encourages contemplation and a personal, physical engagement with form, space, and material. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice