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Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: S Samuels

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels

31 July 1941

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
S Samuels
Date
31 July 1941
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Created by
Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
S Samuels
Title
Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels
Date
31 July 1941
Description
The letter concerns the 'Third Portrait of Oriel Ross' 1931, which he has sold to Dr Cohen [later Lord Cohen of Birkenhead].
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased at auction (Lot 249) from the Swann Galleries, New York in May 1990.
Reference
TGA 9012/11
Futurism London Group Vorticism Direct Carving New English Art Club Camden Town Group British War Art

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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 9012/11
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