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LOT 42

Lot 42

Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)

Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
Lot 42 Details
Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), American/British

SUNITA FRAGMENT, 1931

Bronze with green and brown patination; titled “Sunita Fragment” and certified by Lady Epstein on the accompanying copy of the original receipt.
Approximately 12.5 ins x 13.5 ins x 9 ins; 31.8 cms x 34.3 cms x 22.9 cms

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $5,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
  • Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
  • Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
  • Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, purchased directly from Lady (Kathleen) Epstein as “Sunita Fragment," Chelsea, S.W.3 accompanied by a copy of the original handwritten receipt and certification dated June 24th, 1966

Literature:

Evelyn Silber, "The Sculpture of Epstein with a Complete Catalogue", Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1987, Cat. No. 206, p. 169, for the full length version of “Sunita Reclining” (Reclining Goddess), 1931 and with the record of the half-length version.

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