Lot 117
- 117
Sir Jacob Epstein
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jacob Epstein
- Second Portrait of George Bernard Shaw (head)
- signed
- bronze
- height: 45cm.; 17¾in.
- Conceived in 1934.
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by Miss Mary D'Avigdor, New York, November 1950
Sale, Christie's London, 28th November 1996, lot 80, where acquired by Lord & Lady Attenborough
Sale, Christie's London, 28th November 1996, lot 80, where acquired by Lord & Lady Attenborough
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 (another cast);
New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, Exhibition of Sir Jacob Epstein Work from the Collection of Mr. Edward P. Schinman, 1967, illustrated p.80 (another cast).
London, Tate, Epstein: Arts Council Memorial Exhibition, 1961, cat. no.39 (another cast);
New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, Exhibition of Sir Jacob Epstein Work from the Collection of Mr. Edward P. Schinman, 1967, illustrated p.80 (another cast).
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).
We are grateful to Evelyn Silbe💜r for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some light rubbing to some of the protruding edges in places. There is some variation to the patina in places, and some areas of oxidisation. There is some light surface dirt in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is affixed to a polished stone base. There are three small chips to the lower front edge of the base.
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."