Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: S Samuels

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels

22 May 1940

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Created by: Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient: S Samuels
Title: Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels
Date: 22 May 1940
Description: The letter concerns 'Vera head' and 'Reclining Nude' by Matthew Smith which he describes as 'a real masterpiece'.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased at auction (Lot 249) from the Swann Galleries, New York in May 1990.
Reference: TGA 9012/1

Allied Artists’ Association British War Art Camden Town Group Direct carving Fauvism Futurism London Group New English Art Club Vorticism

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Letters from Jacob Epstein, Benno Elkan, Margaret Epstein and Kathleen Garman to Mr and Mrs Samuels TGA 9012 (17)

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels TGA 9012/1

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