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Jacques Lipchitz 1891-1973
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Lipchitz
- The Embrace: Maquette No. 2
- inscribed JLipchitz and with artist's thumbprint, numbered 4/7 (on top of base); stamped MODERN. ART.FDRY.N.Y. (on front of base)
- bronze with grey-green over brown patina
- Height: 6 in.
- 15.3 cm.
- model executed 1933, cast in an edition of 7
Literature
Alan G. Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, a Catalogue Raisonné, Volume One, the Paris Years 1910-1940, New York, 1996, No. 298, p. 100 (another cast illustrated)
Condition
overall good condition, minor rubbing to patina at extremities, small area of verdigris to front of base, another to back of 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.
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
According to Alan G. Wilkinson, other casts of this model are held by the Israel Museum, Jerusalem and the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.