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Jacques Lipchitz
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Lipchitz
- Sketch for Bellerophon Taming Pegasus III
- Inscribed J. Lipchitz, numbered 5/7 and with the artist's thumbprint
- Bronze
- Height: 19 3/4 in.
- 50.1 cm
Provenance
Rose Shwayder, Colorado
Sale: Christie's, New York, October 9, 1997, lot 56
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Christie's, New York, October 9, 1997, lot 56
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Dorit Yifat, Jacques Lipchitz, From Sketch to Sculpture, Tel Aviv, 1991, illustration of the plaster version p. 132; illustration of the larger version p. 116
Alan Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, A Catalogue Raisonné: The American Years 1941-73, vol. II, New York, 1996, no. 617, illustration of another cast p. 88
Alan Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, A Catalogue Raisonné: The American Years 1941-73, vol. II, New York, 1996, no. 617, illustration of another cast p. 88
Condition
The sculpture is in very good condition. The bronze features patina is black grey in color. There are few minor instances of verdigris in the deepest crevices as well as some plaster residue scattered throughout.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Fig. 1 Jacques Lipchitz, Bellerophon Taming Pegasus, 1966-77, bronze, Columbia University Law School, New York