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Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973)
Lot 383

Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973)

Rape of Europa II

Closed6 November 2013

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USD 161,000

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Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973)
Rape of Europa II
signed, numbered and with artist's thumbprint 'JLipchitz 3/7' (on the top of the base)
bronze with dark brown patina
Height: 15½ in. (39.4 cm.)
Length: 21 7/8 in. (55.5 cm.)
Conceived circa 1936-1941; this bronze version cast by 1955

Otto Gerson Gallery, New York.
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner, 1955.

Specialist note

Pierre Levai has confirmed the authenticity of this work.