- 114
Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Morna (Stewart)
- signed
- bronze
- height: 61cm.; 24in.
- Conceived in 1935.
Provenance
Private Collection
Their sale, Sotheby's New York, 29th June 2004, lot 358, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Sotheby's New York, 29th June 2004, lot 358, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Leicester Galleries, Sculpture by Jacob Epstein, October - December 1937, cat. no.4, illustrated (another cast);
New York, The Famous Galleries, Epstein's Masterpiece Adam and other of his Famous Works, May 1940, cat. no.3 (another cast);
London, Tate, Epstein, 25th September - 9th November 1952, cat. no.39 (another cast).
New York, The Famous Galleries, Epstein's Masterpiece Adam and other of his Famous Works, May 1940, cat. no.3 (another cast);
London, Tate, Epstein, 25th September - 9th November 1952, cat. no.39 (another cast).
Literature
Robert Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1942, p.241, cat. no.220;
Jacob Epstein, Epstein, An Autobiography, Hulton Press, London, illustrated (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber & Faber Ltd., London, p.224, illustrated pl.345 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, with a Complete Catalogue, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.264, p.180 illustrated (another cast).
Jacob Epstein, Epstein, An Autobiography, Hulton Press, London, illustrated (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber & Faber Ltd., London, p.224, illustrated pl.345 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, with a Complete Catalogue, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.264, p.180 illustrated (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound, the sculpture rests slightly unevenly.
There is very minor surface dirt to the crevices and the patina is slightly uneven, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."