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Jacques Lipchitz
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacques Lipchitz
- Variation on a chisel I: Hebrew object, praying manVariation on a chisel II: Hebrew object, praying manVariation on a chisel IV: Hebrew object, the dance
- each inscribed with the artist's initials J.L.
- bronze
- height: 23cm., 9in. (group figure)
- height: 21cm., 8 1/4 in. (single figures)
Provenance
S. Schoken, Scarsdale, New York
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby’s, Tel Aviv, 8th April 1999, lot 42)
Private Collection, Europe (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby’s, Tel Aviv, 8th April 1999, lot 42)
Private Collection, Europe (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Jacques Lipchitz & Hjorvardur Harvard Arnason, My life in sculpture, New York, 1972, no. 167, illustrated p. 186
Alan G. Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, a Catalogue raisonné, the American years, 1941-1973, London, 2000, vol. II, nos. 455, 456 & 458, illustrated p. 53
Alan G. Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, a Catalogue raisonné, the American years, 1941-1973, London, 2000, vol. II, nos. 455, 456 & 458, illustrated p. 53
Condition
Rich dark patina with green and red tones. There is some light surface dirt predominantly in the crevices. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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
The present three sculptures are part of a Jewish ritual series, which Lipchitz sculpted in 1951. The cheerful, spontaneous figures are based on the shape of the artist's chisel and were done in quick succession.