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Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: S Samuels

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Mr S. Samuels

10 June [1941]

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
S Samuels
Date
10 June [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
10 June [1941]
Description
The letter mentions receiving Samuels' cheque for a Peggy Jean bronze and refers to 'The Visitation' 1926, which Epstein refers to as 'one of [his] major works'. The letter also mentions he is working on 'Jacob and the Angel' 1940-1 and mentions Matthew Smith.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased at auction (Lot 249) from the Swann Galleries, New York in May 1990.
Reference
TGA 9012/9
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 9012/9
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