Henry Moore "Clasped Hands" Limited Edition Lithograph No. 5/250, Paris 1979, Custom Framed

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Original limited edition lithograph titled Clasped Hands, created by Henry Moore and proofed at the renowned Daniel Jacomet Press, Paris … Read more Original limited edition lithograph titled Clasped Hands, created by Henry Moore and proofed at the renowned Daniel Jacomet Press, Paris in 1979. Issued as a numbered limited edition of only 250 impressions, this work bears an embossed stamp with the artist's initials and is accompanied by hand-numbered edition justification documentation. Representing one of Moore's celebrated studies of the human form, this lithograph offers collectors an exceptional example of the artist's graphic work.

This drawing relates to Moore's early studies for The West Wind, a stone relief commissioned for the façade of London's Transport Headquarters. In this composition, Moore explores gesture, volume, and form through a study of clasped hands, revealing the creative process that informed his monumental sculptural achievements. Such works provide valuable insight into the development of one of the twentieth century's most influential artistic voices.

Henry Moore remains the most important British sculptor of the modern era, internationally acclaimed for his innovative interpretations of the human figure and his profound connection between organic form, landscape, and humanity. His work continues to be collected by major museums and private collectors worldwide.

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Artist: Henry Moore
Title: Clasped Hands (Untitled Study)
Date: 1979
Medium: Limited Edition Lithograph
Edition: Numbered Limited Edition No. 5/250
Printer/Publisher: Daniel Jacomet Press, Paris
Marking: Embossed stamp with artist's initials (lower right)
Authentication: Hand-numbered and artist-signed edition justification documentation
Condition: Very good vintage condition

Authentication

Accompanied by gallery-prepared documentation, including:

Certificate of Authenticity
Provenance documentation
Tirage (edition) justification
Copy of the original numbered justification document
Framing

Professionally custom framed using archival, museum-quality materials:

Solid wood moulding
Crescent™ Acid-Free Museum Rag Mat™
Acid-free backing
Tru Vue™ UV-protective, anti-glare museum glass

Framed in-house by Modern Now™ to gallery exhibition standards and ready to hang.

Why We Love It

A significant graphic work by one of the twentieth century's most celebrated sculptors. This intimate study demonstrates Moore's remarkable ability to communicate weight, emotion, and humanity through simple yet powerful forms. Its connection to The West Wind commission, limited edition status, and museum-quality archival presentation make it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of modern British art and admirers of Moore's enduring legacy. See less