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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- First Portrait of Jackie (Bust with Arms)
- bronze
- height: 28cm.; 11in.
- Conceived in 1935.
Provenance
Acquired directly from Lady Epstein, the Artist's Widow in the 1960s, and thence by descent
Exhibited
London, The Leicester Galleries, The Jacob Epstein Exhibition, June 1939, cat. no.4 (as A Babe, another cast).
Literature
Robert Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York, 1942, cat. no.213, illustrated p.241 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber & Faber, London, 1963, illustrated p.221, pl.338 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.261, illustrated p.180 (another cast).
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, Faber & Faber, London, 1963, illustrated p.221, pl.338 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.261, illustrated p.180 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture is sound. There is light wear to the base, where the sculpture rests on the surface. There are some tiny spots of oxidisation, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There are one or two small areas of pitting to the surface, most noticeable to the top of the figure's forehead, and some minor traces of casting residue in the crevices of the bronze. There is an uneven patina. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
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.
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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."