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Probably of greater concern is Tower Hamlets announced intention to sell their Henry Moore "Draped Seated Woman" to bolster their budget. Moore sold it to LCC for (I think) a very modest £6,000 so that Londoners "in a deprived area" could enjoy it. When the housing estate where it was sited passed to TH, so did the statue. However, Moore intended it for London, not just TH and their budget shortfall. The Mayor has sanctioned the sale, apparently against recommendations of Councillors and in the face of a 1500 name local petition.
It is currently in a sculpture park inYorkshire after the estate was demolished, allegedly to prevent vandalism. Better it stay there than become a hidden possession in a situation contrary to the artist's wishes.

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