1880 - 1959
English
Melinda Pearson
bronze with gold patina, 1939
17 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 10 in, 43.8 x 26.7 x 25.4 cm
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 CAD
Preview at: Heffel Montreal
PROVENANCE
Private Estate, Montreal
LITERATURE
Evelyn Silber, The Sculpture of Epstein, 1986, plaster reproduced, catalogue #306
Richard Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculpture, 1960, reproduced page 251, plate #384
EXHIBITED
Leicester Galleries, London, Jacob and the Angel and New Bronzes by Jacob Epstein, catalogue #11
Temple Newsam House, Leeds, Matthew Smith and Jacob Epstein, 1942, catalogue #68
Sir Jacob Epstein was well known for his sculptural work. His portraits were modeled on many important figures of his day, including writers, musicians and scientists. He also did many personnal commissions, such as this portrait of Melinda Pearson Campbell, grandmother of the current owner of the work.
There are likely only 1 or 2 copies of this sculpture.
Please note the dimensions listed include the wooden base.
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