Lot 491 , § Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) Summer, Epping Forest 17 x 22in.

§ Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
gouache
'Summer, Epping Forest'
signed
17 x 22in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

Gouache on paper in honest untouched condition, paper slightly undulating and some of the thicker yellow paint is starting to flake as is a little of the white, notably within the centre of the blossom, and the centre of the trees, otherwise a few small dirt specks throughout, signed lower left, housed in what looks to be the original card mount and painted frame, title inscribed verso, comes with an exhibition catalogue Epstein The Flower Paintings, where a related work is listed, a similar image to this was also used by London Transport in a mid 1950's poster campaign, an old Leicester Galleries receipt is attached verso but for a different painting.


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Sold for £2,400