- 91
Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Nude Study J
- bronze
- length: 58cm.; 22¾in.
- Conceived in 1943-5.
Provenance
Acquired in London by the present owner in the 1970s
Exhibited
London, Leicester Galleries, New Sculpture by Jacob Epstein, March 1947, cat. no.21 (another cast).
Literature
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, p.283, illustrated pl.437 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.348, illustrated p.194 (another cast).
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.348, illustrated p.194 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some rubbing to the edges of the bronze, and there are a few very light scratches to the surface of the bronze in places. There is a small casting imperfection, and possible minor crack, just above the figure's right knee. There is some light surface dirt in places and one or two traces of oxidisation. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."