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Jacques Lipchitz — Harlequin with Accordion
Jacques Lipchitz

Harlequin with Accordion

1926

A dynamic bronze sculpture by Jacques Lipchitz, *Harlequin with Accordion* (1926) exemplifies the artist's mastery of Cubist form, fragmenting the figure of the classic commedia dell'arte character into a series of interlocking geometric planes and angles. The work captures the essence of musical movement and theatrical playfulness through its bold, abstracted composition, balancing solid mass with open space. Lipchitz transforms the traditional harlequin subject into a powerful exploration of rhythm and structure, reflecting the vibrant artistic energy of 1920s Paris.

Medium
bronze
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1926, this work is unique. Literature: Alan G. Wilkinson, Exhibition History: New York, Marlborough Gallery,

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Sold: $54,180

Lot 44

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Jacques Lipchitz, Harlequin with Accordion, 1926

A dynamic bronze sculpture by Jacques Lipchitz, *Harlequin with Accordion* (1926) exemplifies the artist's mastery of Cubist form, fragmenting the figure of the classic commedia dell'arte character into a series of interlocking geometric planes and angles. The work captures the essence of musical movement and theatrical playfulness through its bold, abstracted composition, balancing solid mass with open space. Lipchitz transforms the traditional harlequin subject into a powerful exploration of rhythm and structure, reflecting the vibrant artistic energy of 1920s Paris.

Medium
bronze
Dimensions
14.6 x 16.8 cm
Year
1926
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

French Sculptor, Figurative Sculpture, Bronze, Geometric Forms, Cubism, Commedia Dell'Arte, Male Artist, Early 20th Century, Neutral Tones, Modern Master, Three-Dimensional, Playful Mood

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