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Jacques Lipchitz
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Lipchitz
- Rape of Europa I
- Inscribed JLipchitz and numbered 7/7
- Bronze
- Height: 16 in.; 40.6 cm
- Conceived in 1938 and cast in an edition of 7.
Literature
Bert Van Bork, Jacques Lipchitz, The Artist at Work, New York, 1966, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 178
Jacques Lipchitz, A Life in Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Toronto, Art Gallery of Toronto, 1990, no. 81, illustration of another cast p. 127
Alan G. Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, A Catalogue raisonné, The Paris Year 1919-1940, vol. I, London, 1996, no. 342, illustration of another cast p. 111
Jacques Lipchitz, A Life in Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Toronto, Art Gallery of Toronto, 1990, no. 81, illustration of another cast p. 127
Alan G. Wilkinson, The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz, A Catalogue raisonné, The Paris Year 1919-1940, vol. I, London, 1996, no. 342, illustration of another cast p. 111
Condition
Bronze with a brown patina. Surface in generally good condition, some surface dirt and dust in deeper crevices.
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.