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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Second Portrait of George Bernard Shaw (Head)
- signed
- bronze
- height (not including base): 44cm.; 17¼in.
- Conceived in 1934.
Provenance
Gifted by the wife of the Artist to the previous owner
Private Collection, Scotland, from whom acquired by the present owner
Private Collection, Scotland, from whom acquired by the present owner
Literature
Jacob Epstein, Let There Be Sculpture; An Autobiography, Michael Joseph Ltd, London, 1940, pp.99-101;
R. Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York, 1942, cat. no.205, illustrated pl.41 (another cast);
Jacob Epstein, Epstein: An Autobiography, Hulton, London, 1955, pp.81-3, illustrated opposite p.74 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, pp.210-211, illustrated pl.323 (another cast);
E.P. and B.A. Schinman, Jacob Epstein, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, Fairleight Dickinson University Press, New Jersey, 1970, illustrated p.50 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon Press, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.253, illustrated p.178 (another cast).
R. Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York, 1942, cat. no.205, illustrated pl.41 (another cast);
Jacob Epstein, Epstein: An Autobiography, Hulton, London, 1955, pp.81-3, illustrated opposite p.74 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, pp.210-211, illustrated pl.323 (another cast);
E.P. and B.A. Schinman, Jacob Epstein, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, Fairleight Dickinson University Press, New Jersey, 1970, illustrated p.50 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon Press, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.253, illustrated p.178 (another cast).
Condition
The work is slightly loose on the black stone base.
There is very minor surface dust and dirt to the crevices, with slight rubbing to areas of the patina, most noticeably to the nose and forehead. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Housed on a 11cm. black stone base, with a few very minor nicks and nips visible.
Please contact 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."
Catalogue Note
On the portrait of Bernard Shaw, Epstein wrote: 'I think that there are in it elements so subtle that they would be difficult to explain. Shaw sat on condition that I was commissioned to do the work. He thought I ought to benefit materially and not just do his bust for its own sake... Shaw sat with exemplary patience and even eagerness. He walked to my studio every day, and was punctual and conscientious. He wise cracked of course' (Richard Buckle, op.cit., p.210).