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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Linda Christian
- Inscribed Epstein (on the back)
- Bronze with green patina
- without base: 15 by 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 in.
- 38 by 24 by 30 cm
- Conceived in 1949 and cast at a later date.
Exhibited
London, Leicester Gallery, 1953, no. 5 (another cast)
Literature
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, 1963, illustrations of another cast, pls. 484, p. 316
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, London, 1986, no. 392, illustration of another cast p. 201
Condition
Stone base measures: 4 by 7 3/8 by 6 1/8 in. In good condition aside from surface dust.
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.