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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Eighth portrait of Peggy Jean (with curly hair, at 2 years 4 months)
- bronze
- height (including base) 45.5cm.; 18in.
- Executed circa 1921
Provenance
The collection of the late Prince Hermann of Saxe Weimar Eisenach thence by descent to Countess Von Ostheim whence acquired by the present owner
Literature
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, With a complete catalogue, Phaidon Press Ltd., 1986, p.148, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
There are some small chips around the bottom edge of the stone base and some dirt trapped within the crevices in the hair on the back of the head. Otherwise it is in its original condition. On a stone base.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Prince Hermann (1886-1964) was the direct descendant of Grand Duke Augustus of Weimar and related to Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV.