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Design, Art & Interiors

 
Lot 23
 

Sir Jacob Epstein(1880-1959), Bust of Princess Menen, patinated bronze, 55 cm high

Princess Menen was the half-Belgian niece of the Empress of Abyssinia. The artist modelled her and her sister, Princess Desta, whilst staying with her mother at the St Martin's Hotel.

Conceived in 1948-49

Purchased from Lady Epstein, February 1964; Private Collection USA; Bonhams - 20th Century British Art, 18th November 2009, lot 70

Sold for £6,000


 

Sir Jacob Epstein(1880-1959), Bust of Princess Menen, patinated bronze, 55 cm high

Princess Menen was the half-Belgian niece of the Empress of Abyssinia. The artist modelled her and her sister, Princess Desta, whilst staying with her mother at the St Martin's Hotel.

Provenance

Conceived in 1948-49

Purchased from Lady Epstein, February 1964; Private Collection USA; Bonhams - 20th Century British Art, 18th November 2009, lot 70

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