Barbara Hepworth sculpture could sell for £8m at auction
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A notable sculpture by Barbara Hepworth is projected to reach £8 million at auction.
A rare post-war artwork by sculptor Barbara Hepworth is heading to a Christie's auction in London. Inspired by the landscape of Cornwall, the piece carries an estimated value of up to £8 million.
- The artworkSculpture with Colour (Eos) leads the upcoming modern British and Irish art evening sale.
- The auctioneerChristie's is hosting the high-profile sale in London.
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Why it matters
Art market sales of major post-war British sculptors often attract significant international collector interest, setting benchmarks for modern modernist works. Barbara Hepworth remains a central figure in twentieth-century British art history.
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Both sources report that a Barbara Hepworth post-war sculpture inspired by the Cornish coast is expected to sell for up to £8 million at auction.
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- BBC NewsHepworth piece could fetch up to £8m at auction2h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentBarbara Hepworth sculpture inspired by Cornish coast could fetch £8m at auction7h ago · open ↗
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