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Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Nude Study B (Betty Peters)
- bronze
- length: 54.5cm.; 21½in.
- Conceived in 1943-5.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Dr. M. Evans in the 1950s
Sale, Christie's London, 16th November 2007, lot 140, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Christie's London, 16th November 2007, lot 140, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, London, 1963, p.281, illustrated pls.429-30 (another cast);
E.P. Schinman and B.A. Schinman (eds), Jacob Epstein, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, Cranbury, 1970, illustrated p.105 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Jacob Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.342, illustrated p.193 (another cast).
E.P. Schinman and B.A. Schinman (eds), Jacob Epstein, A Catalogue of the Collection of Edward P. Schinman, Cranbury, 1970, illustrated p.105 (another cast);
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Jacob Epstein, Phaidon, Oxford, 1986, cat. no.342, illustrated p.193 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There are areas of rubbing to the patina on the underside where the sculpture meets the surface. These are not visible from the top or front of the work. Elsewhere there is very minor surface dirt to the crevices, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condtion.
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.
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."
"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."