Lot 362 · Modern British and Irish Art
Philosopher, (Strand Statue)
Sir Jacob Epstein · pencil and ink, on two sheets
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $2,385–$3,974
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern British and Irish Art, London (South Kensington) · 6 October 2009
- Dimensions
- 10 x 15¼ in. (25.4 x 38.7 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4468428
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4468428 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4468428
Sir Jacob Epstein, Philosopher, (Strand Statue). Christie's, 6 Oct 2009, lot 362. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4468428.
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Sir Jacob Epstein, Philosopher, (Strand Statue). Christie's, 6 Oct 2009, lot 362. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4468428.
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