Lot 139 · 20th Century British Art
First Portrait of Kitty (with curls)
Sir Jacob Epstein · bronze with a gold patina
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- Estimate
- £7,000–£10,000 hammer ≈ $14,319–$20,455
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century British Art, London · 16 November 2007
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5507571
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sir Jacob Epstein, First Portrait of Kitty (with curls). Christie's, 16 Nov 2007, lot 139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5507571.
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Sir Jacob Epstein, First Portrait of Kitty (with curls). Christie's, 16 Nov 2007, lot 139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5507571.
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From the same sale 20th Century British Art · Nov 2007
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Figures | Allen Jones | £15,000–£25,000 | |
| Circus Act | Sir Peter Blake | £10,000–£15,000 | |
| Untitled | Sir Peter Blake | £5,000–£7,000 | |
| Jockey Act | Sir Peter Blake | £40,000–£60,000 | |
| One Five Times/Sharpshooter | Peter Phillips | £10,000–£15,000 | |
| Untitled | Sandra Blow R.a. | £20,000–£30,000 |
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