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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Second Portrait of Pandit Nehru (Bust)
- Bronze
- Height: 15 1/2 in.
- 39.4 cm.
- Usually dated 1949, but Epstein refers to its completion in October 1948 (Epstein to P. Hornstein October 31, 1948 (see E. Silber, Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, p. 204).
Literature
Richard Buckle, The Art of Jacob Epstein, New York and Cleveland, 1942, pl. 324, illustration of another cast p. 80
Edward P. Schinman, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, New Jersey, 1970, no. 80, illustrated
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, no. 410, illustration of another cast p.204
Edward P. Schinman, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, New Jersey, 1970, no. 80, illustrated
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, no. 410, illustration of another cast p.204
Condition
The bronze has a black patina. The work is in generally good condition with surface dirt and 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.
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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.