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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Fourth Portrait of Dolores (Head)
- bronze
- height (including base): 46cm.; 18in.
- Conceived in 1923.
Provenance
Archibald Wall
Fine Art Society, London, where acquired by the husband of the present owner, 1992
Fine Art Society, London, where acquired by the husband of the present owner, 1992
Literature
Arnold Haskell, The Sculpture Speaks, Jacob Epstein to Arnold Haskell: A Secret Conversation on Art, Heinemann, 1931, p.188;
Jacob Epstein, Let There Be Sculpture, Michael Joseph, 1940, pp.108-9;
Richard Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1942, no.103, pls.17-18 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, pp.122-3, illustrated pl.191 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.135, illustrated p.152 (another cast).
Jacob Epstein, Let There Be Sculpture, Michael Joseph, 1940, pp.108-9;
Richard Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1942, no.103, pls.17-18 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, pp.122-3, illustrated pl.191 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.135, illustrated p.152 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture is stable. It is mounted on a carved stone base, believed to be by Joseph Crib.
There is some surface dirt and residue from the casting process in the pitted areas of the sculpture and some of the raised areas are slightly rubbed. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in very good condition.
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
EXHIBITED:
London, Leicester Galleries, Recent Sculpture by Jacob Epstein, January – February 1924, cat. no.19 (another cast);
London, Tate, Epstein: an exhibition held at the Tate Gallery, 25th September-9th November 1952, cat. no.21 (another cast);
New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, The Works of Sir Jacob Epstein from the Collection of Mr. Edward P. Schinman, 1967, un-numbered catalogue, illustrated p.72 (another cast);
Birmingham, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, Rebel Angel: Sculpture and Watercolours by Sir Jacob Epstein, 1880-1959, 16th October – 30th November 1980, cat. no.12, illustrated (another cast).