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His gift -- $10 million in sculptures

Date10/14/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: His gift -- $10 million in sculptures. Famed British sculptor Henry Moore, creator of the once-controversial The Archer, which stands in Nathan Phillips Square, signs autographs for members of the Art Gallery of Ontario today at sod-turning ceremonies for an $18 million addition to the gallery that will house $10,000,000 worth of his sculptures which he is donating. The 73-year-old Moore agreed three years ago to donate between 400 and 600 pieces of his work if the gallery would build suitable quarters for the exhibit. Among his contributions will be the plasters from which he casts his bronze sculptures. Exhibit will show stages of his work set up in sequence.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0069169F