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Jacques Lipchitz
(American/French, 1891-1973)
Prometheus Strangling the Vulture
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$1,000
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
20 1/8 x 16 in. (51 x 40.5cm)
Description
Jacques Lipchitz
(American/French, 1891-1973)
Prometheus Strangling the Vulture
pencil on board
signed J Lipchitz (upper right)
20 1/8 x 16 in. (51 x 40.5cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 22 x 18 x 1 in.The drawing is in good condition. The board is slightly toned and there are scattered surface scratches, for instance at center left in the hand and to the left of the arm. There are a few horizontal stray marks, at top center in the shoulders and at bottom right in the legs. There are a few spots of staining, possible foxing, at center at the bottom of the hand, at bottom left, to the left of the left leg and at bottom right there are two spots in the foot. There is an area approx. 2 in. of staining at the bottom right corner, as well as some fingerprints and minor staining in the margins. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed J Lipchitz (upper right)
Provenance
Provenance:Christie's East, New York, sale of April 30, 1996, lot 177.Acquired directly from the above sale.