Details

Literature

Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor , Faber & Faber Ltd, London, p.401, no.642, illustrated (another cast). Condition There is some dirt trapped within the crevases of the work. Otherwise it appears to be in its original condition. Presented on a marble base with a bronze plaque engraved with the artist's name. "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." Catalogue Note The present work is the sculpted head of Tabitha Toussaint at the age of about 3 years, her mother was a friend of Lady Epstein. We are grateful to Evelyn Silber for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.

Catalog summary

Sir Jacob Epstein Tabitha signed with initial bronze Height (including base): 26cm.; 10¼in. Literature Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor , Faber & Faber Ltd, London, p.401, no.642, illustrated (another cast). Condition There is some dirt trapped within the crevases of the work. Otherwise it appears to be in its original condition. Presented on a marble base with a bronze plaque engraved with the artist's name. "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." Catalogue Note The present work is the sculpted head of Tabitha Toussaint at the age of about 3 years, her mother was a friend of Lady Epstein. We are grateful to Evelyn Silber for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.