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Sir Jacob Epstein, British 1880-1959 - Sunita, c.1924-31; watercolour and pencil on paper, signed...
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Sir Jacob Epstein,
British 1880-1959 -
Sunita, c.1924-31;
watercolour and pencil on paper, signed...
Price Realised: Unsold Lot
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Price realised is hammer price plus fees (30% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).
Lot 31
Description
Sir Jacob Epstein,
British 1880-1959 -
Sunita, c.1924-31;
watercolour and pencil on paper, signed lower right 'Epstein', 41 x 55.5 cm (ARR)
Note:
one of the most important sculptors in Britain of the 20th century, Sir Jacob Epstein's works adorn public sites across Europe, including Coventry Cathedral, Hyde Park, London and the Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris. The artist created highly sensitive pieces, characterised by highly textured surfaces and expressive, heavy features.
This sculptural approach can be seen in the present work in the sheer presence of the figure. Sunita Devi initially posed for Sir Matthew Smith, before being meeting Epstein in 1924, who quickly invited her and her son to live with him. The pair would become the subjects for important sculptures by the artist, including 'Sunita, 1925' (Manchester Art Gallery), 'Sunita' (Royal College of Psychiatrists) and 'New York Madonna and Child, 1926-27' (The New Art Gallery Walsall).
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