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Barbara Hepworth, Stringed Figure (Curlew) (Version I), 1956, brass and string with original wooden base© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Stringed Figure (Curlew) (Version I)

Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903–1975) · 1956

£581,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $766,165≈ €696,640

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Medium
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As published: “brass and string with original wooden base”
Edition
5/9
Category
Other
Dimensions
46.4 x 55.9 x 34.5 cm (18 1/4 x 22 x 13 5/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010416)
Date
June 27, 2016
Location
London
Lot
12
Estimate
£450,000 – £550,000 (≈ $593,415 – $725,285) (≈ €539,566 – €659,470)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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