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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Second Portrait of George Bernard Shaw (Head)
- bronze
- height: 45cm.; 17¾in.
- Conceived in 1934.
Provenance
Lady Epstein, the Artist's Widow, from whom acquired by the previous owner, 8th February 1961
Gifted from the above to the present owner in 2012
Gifted from the above to the present owner in 2012
Exhibited
London, Tate, Epstein, 25th September - 9th November 1952, cat. no.35 (another cast);
London, Tate, Epstein: Arts Council Memorial Exhibition, 1961, cat. no.39 (this cast);
Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival Society, Epstein Memorial Exhibition, 19th August - 18th September 1961, cat. no.200 (this cast);
New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, The Works of Sir Jacob Epstein from the Collection of Mr. Edward P. Schinman, February - April 1967, illustrated p.80 (another cast);
Toronto, Dunkleman Gallery, May 1967 (another cast, details untraced).
London, Tate, Epstein: Arts Council Memorial Exhibition, 1961, cat. no.39 (this cast);
Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival Society, Epstein Memorial Exhibition, 19th August - 18th September 1961, cat. no.200 (this cast);
New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, The Works of Sir Jacob Epstein from the Collection of Mr. Edward P. Schinman, February - April 1967, illustrated p.80 (another cast);
Toronto, Dunkleman Gallery, May 1967 (another cast, details untraced).
Literature
Jacob Epstein, Let There Be Sculpture; An Autobiography, Michael Joseph Ltd, London, 1940, pp.99-101 (another cast);
Robert Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York, 1942, cat. no.205, illustrated pl.41 (another cast);
Jacob Epstein, Epstein: An Autobiography, Hulton, London, 1955, pp.81-3, illustrated opposite p.74 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, pp.210-211, illustrated pl.323 (another cast);
Edward P. and Barbara Ann Schinman, Jacob Epstein, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, Fairleight Dickinson University Press, New Jersey, 1970, illustrated p.50 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon Press, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.253, illustrated p.178 (another cast).
Robert Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, World Publishing Company, New York, 1942, cat. no.205, illustrated pl.41 (another cast);
Jacob Epstein, Epstein: An Autobiography, Hulton, London, 1955, pp.81-3, illustrated opposite p.74 (another cast);
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, Faber and Faber, London, 1963, pp.210-211, illustrated pl.323 (another cast);
Edward P. and Barbara Ann Schinman, Jacob Epstein, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, Fairleight Dickinson University Press, New Jersey, 1970, illustrated p.50 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Phaidon Press, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.253, illustrated p.178 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound. There are signs of light rubbing to the sculpture to the protruding edges, including a mark to the figure's right temple. There are a few spots of oxidisation, particularly in the crevices. There are traces of surface dirt and matter to the crevices, visible upon closer inspection, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Housed on a 11cm. high stone plinth.
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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."