Lot 23 A · 20th Century British Art
First Portrait of Isabel
Sir Jacob Epstein · bronze with a brown patina
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- Estimate
- £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $9,857–$13,143
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century British Art, London (South Kensington) · 15 July 2009
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5296071
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sir Jacob Epstein, First Portrait of Isabel. Christie's, 15 Jul 2009, lot 23 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5296071.
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Sir Jacob Epstein, First Portrait of Isabel. Christie's, 15 Jul 2009, lot 23 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5296071.
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From the same sale 20th Century British Art · Jul 2009
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders | Roger Hilton | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| Lucky Star | John Hoyland | £7,000–£10,000 | |
| Magic For You | John Hoyland | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| Three for One | Sir Terry Frost R.a. | £2,500–£3,500 | |
| Black for Lizard Sun | Sir Terry Frost R.a. | £1,000–£1,500 | |
| Drawing: Seated Nude 62 | Roger Hilton | £800–£1,200 |
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