Sir Jacob Epstein, 1880-1959

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Description

Sir Jacob Epstein
rose
bronze with dark brown patina
height (including base): 42cm.; 16½in.

Provenance

Jackson's (Pictures) Ltd, Nantwich, whence purchased, 1954, and thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

R.Buckle, Jacob Epstein, Sculptor, London, 1963, no.304, illustrated p.306

Catalogue Note

Epstein saw Rose perform in the chorus of a revue at the Chelsea Palace and she subsequently modelled for him.
To be sold together with a letter from the artist and a letter from Jackson's Pictures.