# 1960 Hepworth leads Sotheby's Modern British sale

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Published: 2026-09-30T08:58:54.731Z

20cm wide white alabaster carved by Barbara Hepworth estimated between £600-800,000 guaranteed with an irrevocable bid.

A small but beautifully formed Barbara Hepworth 'Small Form \(Amulet\)' from 1960 leads Sotheby's Modern British sale on 14th October 2026. The alabaster is guaranteed by a third party with an irrevocable bid and last appeared at auction in 1998.

## Illustrations

Dame Barbara Hepworth, Small Form \(Amulet\) 1960 Sotheby's [Image source](<https://arthistory.news/media/editor/6fd249a7-6172-43af-b510-6b220116435f/19e503a1-883e-4ddf-8fae-33906945f907.png>).

## Sources

- [ArtHistory.News editor: ArtHistory.News editor](<https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/modern-british-irish-art-evening-auction-l26143/small-form-amulet?locale=en>)

## Related records

- [Barbara Hepworth](<https://arthistory.news/artists/barbara-hepworth>)

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