21st Nov, 2024 9:30
Sir Jacob Epstein K.B.E. (British/American 1880-1959)
Head of Ivan Maisky
gold patina bronze, 26 cm high, on a slate base, total height 34 cm
Provenance
The Estate of Doctor and Mrs Phyllis White-Phillips, Bath.
Anon. sale, Christie's - Modern British and Irish Art, 21 March 2013, lot 126.
Private collection, UK.
Footnote
Ivan Maisky was the Soviet Ambassador to London from 1932 to 1943 and was introduced to the artist by Victor Gollancz, publisher of The Left Book Club.
Sold for £900
Condition Report
Bright patina. Dust/dirt visible in crevices. Rubbing to the patina visible to the end of the sitter's nose, back of the head and elsewhere. There are also dark spots to the patina scattered throughout. Chips to the base.
gold patina bronze, 26 cm high, on a slate base, total height 34 cm
Provenance
The Estate of Doctor and Mrs Phyllis White-Phillips, Bath.
Anon. sale, Christie's - Modern British and Irish Art, 21 March 2013, lot 126.
Private collection, UK.
Footnote
Ivan Maisky was the Soviet Ambassador to London from 1932 to 1943 and was introduced to the artist by Victor Gollancz, publisher of The Left Book Club.
