Circle of Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) - Portrait of a Young Black Woman C.1950

Name: Circle of Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) - Portrait of a Young Black Woman C.1950
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1145617
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by The English Interior

Description

A particularly well observed and richly coloured, oil on paper study of a female head in profile. The striking sitter was the subject of a work by the celebrated British sculptor Jacob Epstein (1880 - 1959) upon which this portrait is based.

This fine, highly decorative and diminutive work is in an excellent state of conservation and is framed under art glass to reduce reflection and aid conservation. It is presented ready to hang in its original wooden frame with gilt highlights.

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Provenance: Robert Barley, London. The Collection of Matthew Rutenberg.

Frame : 8'' x 7” / 20cm x 18cm

Sheet: 6.5” x 5.25” / 17cm x 13cm

Price £1250

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

The English Interior has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1145617

Description

A particularly well observed and richly coloured, oil on paper study of a female head in profile.

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The striking sitter was the subject of a work by the celebrated British sculptor Jacob Epstein (1880 - 1959) upon which this portrait is based.

The English Interior

fig 1. CIRCLE OF JACOB EPSTEIN (1880-1959) - PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BLACK WOMAN C.1950 — fig 1. Circle of Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) - Portrait of a Young Black Woman C.1950

This fine, highly decorative and diminutive work is in an excellent state of conservation and is framed under art glass to reduce reflection and aid conservation. It is presented ready to hang in its original wooden frame with gilt highlights.