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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Epping Forest
- signed
- gouache and acrylic on paper
- 43.5 by 57cm.; 17 by 22¼in.
Provenance
Agnews, London
Sale, Christie's London, 20th March 1970, lot 257
Private Collection
Sale, Christie's London, 20th March 1970, lot 257
Private Collection
Condition
Unexamined out of the mount. The paper appears to be laid down onto a backing board. There is a small tear to the sheet, measuring approximately 1cm., towards the upper left hand vertical edge. There are several repaired tears to the extreme lower left corner, and several light creases to the sheet at the upper right vertical edge. There are several areas of craquelure to the thicker areas of the paint, with associated lifting, and also some very small losses scattered across the work. There is some very light surface dirt across the work.
The work is framed and glazed, presented in a painted wooden frame with a linen slip.
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."