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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Ian (Ossian)
- Bronze
- Height: 9 in. (excluding base)
- 22.9 cm.
- Conceived in 1942.
Provenance
Lady Epstein, circa 1961
Dr. I. Epstein
Jerome B. Lurie
Gifted by the above in 1981
Dr. I. Epstein
Jerome B. Lurie
Gifted by the above in 1981
Literature
Jacob Epstein, Let There be Sculpture (revised), London, 1955, illustration of another cast p. 199
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein: Sculptor, London, 1963, no. 422, illustration of another cast p. 275 and 376
Edward P. Schinman, Jacob Epstein. A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, New Jersey, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 100
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, no. 326, illustration of another cast p. 191
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein: Sculptor, London, 1963, no. 422, illustration of another cast p. 275 and 376
Edward P. Schinman, Jacob Epstein. A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, New Jersey, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 100
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, no. 326, illustration of another cast p. 191
Condition
The bronze is on a 3 1/2 inch base that has a chip to the upper back left corner. The bronze is in generally good condition aside from some minor surface dirt and rubbing.
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.