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Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: S Samuels

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels

22 May 1940

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
S Samuels
Date
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
Futurism London Group Vorticism Direct Carving New English Art Club Camden Town Group British War Art Fauvism

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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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