Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)
LYDIA , 1931
48 x 40 x 20 cm (h x w x d)
Bronze

Jacob Epstein estate

Lydia, a jazz singer and/or dancer, was working as a waitress at Epstein’s favourite Chinese restaurant in London’s Wardour Street when they met; this is the second of three busts of her created between 1929 and 1934.

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