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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Two Portraits of the Artist's son, Jackie
- one signed; the other dedicated: to H. G. / From / Epstein.
- pencil
- Each: 57 by 44cm.; 22½ by 17in.
- Executed circa 1937.
Provenance
Possibly sale, Christie's London, 1st July 1960 (details untraced), the second, sale, Christie's London, 18th July 1969, lot 162
Literature
The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 160, 165.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
The sheets appears sound. The sheets are discoloured most apparent towards the edges. There are some slight creases and handling marks apparent. There is minor surface dirt. This excepting the works appears in good overall condition, with strong, fresh pencil throughout.
Housed behind glass in thin wooden frames.
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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. 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
These two drawings were part of a set of four of the artist's son Jackie which hung in the Duchess's private apartments. The Duchess writes (op. cit. p. 165), 'The four Epstein drawings of his son, aged about three, are powerful and memorable. The first I had was used as a pusher for coal on the floor of his bed-studio by Lucian Freud when I was sitting to him. (Epstein was Lucian's father-in-law for a time. 'Old Ep,' Lucian used to call him). 'If I get you a shovel which will work better, can I have that drawing? and I found the others at various auctions'.