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Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: S Samuels

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels

19 [October 1940]

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
S Samuels
Date
19 [October 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
19 [October 1940]
Description
The letter concerns bomb damage at Leicester Galleries in London during Epstein's flower exhibition. Epstein also asks for more money for his paintings.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased at auction (Lot 249) from the Swann Galleries, New York in May 1990.
Reference
TGA 9012/6
Futurism London Group Vorticism Direct Carving New English Art Club Camden Town Group British War Art

Archive context

  • 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 9012/6
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