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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880-1959
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Fourth Portrait of Leda (with Coxcomb)
- Inscribed Epstein (on back of neck)
- bronze with golden-brown patina on a cylindrical black marble plinth
- Height: 7 1/4 in. excluding plinth
- 18.5 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner circa 1955
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, Oxford, 1986, No. 311, p. 188 (another cast illustrated)
Condition
surface somewhat polished, slightly oxidized, traces of metal cleaner in crevices, a few scattered minor surface scratches, chipping to edge of plinth
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.