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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880-1959
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- First Portrait of Lydia
- incised Epstein (on lower back)
- bronze with green patina
- Height: 20 1/8 in.
- 51 cm.
- model executed 1929-30
Provenance
O'Reilly, New York (Sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, February 27, 1976, lot 69)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Cleveland 1963, pp. 174, 175, plate 268 (another cast illustrated)
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein with a Complete Catalogue, Lewisburg, 1986, No. 193/6, p. 166 (another cast illustrated)
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein with a Complete Catalogue, Lewisburg, 1986, No. 193/6, p. 166 (another cast illustrated)
Condition
rubbing to patina at extremities, scattered scratches and abrasions to patina, particularly on cheeks, shoulders, arms, and left breast
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.