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Abstract Mixed Media Figures signed and dated 1951
An early American Abstract Mixed media / Ink on woven paper of four abstract figures . American abstract artist Lester Epstein (1919 -1963 ) signed and dated 1951 .
Professionally mounted in a contemporary chrome frame with uv glass .
62.5cm x 46.5cm in frame
American Artist Lester Epstein 1919-1963
Lester Epstein made an important contribution to early American Abstract expressionist & experimental Art .Painting during the late 1940s early 1950s at the very beginning of the American abstract expressionist art movement .
Lester was Born in St Louis USA on the 4th Sept 1919 & later attended Washington University . He spent 4 years in the US army during WW2 serving in the pacific.
In 1950 he set off for a Mexican fishing village where he lived for 9 months painting furiously creating a large number of paintings . While in Mexico he was discovered and became good friends with The British artist John Rattenbury Skeaping RA , first Husband of the Sculptor Barbara Hepworth . On the recommendation of John Skeaping , Lester Epstein received a scholarship at Royal College of Art in London England . John Skeaping described Lester as having a rare talent and deserved to be well known while is was still alive . John Skeaping Lester Epstein went on to hold several joint exhibitions .
Lester Epstein also held exhibitions in Mexico, America , London , travelling extensively throughout Europe .
On returning to the United States , Lester became an integral part of the artistic community in New Orleans and was known by some as the St Louis Gauguin .
Lester Epstein also worked at the Delgado Museum as registrar .
The Delgado Museum in New Orleans held a retrospective exhibit of his work in 1964 following his unexpected death in 1963 at 44 years of age .
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School House Antiques
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Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
Tel : 07498776944
Non UK callers : +44 7498776944
Professionally mounted in a contemporary chrome frame with uv glass .
62.5cm x 46.5cm in frame
American Artist Lester Epstein 1919-1963
Lester Epstein made an important contribution to early American Abstract expressionist & experimental Art .Painting during the late 1940s early 1950s at the very beginning of the American abstract expressionist art movement .
Lester was Born in St Louis USA on the 4th Sept 1919 & later attended Washington University . He spent 4 years in the US army during WW2 serving in the pacific.
In 1950 he set off for a Mexican fishing village where he lived for 9 months painting furiously creating a large number of paintings . While in Mexico he was discovered and became good friends with The British artist John Rattenbury Skeaping RA , first Husband of the Sculptor Barbara Hepworth . On the recommendation of John Skeaping , Lester Epstein received a scholarship at Royal College of Art in London England . John Skeaping described Lester as having a rare talent and deserved to be well known while is was still alive . John Skeaping Lester Epstein went on to hold several joint exhibitions .
Lester Epstein also held exhibitions in Mexico, America , London , travelling extensively throughout Europe .
On returning to the United States , Lester became an integral part of the artistic community in New Orleans and was known by some as the St Louis Gauguin .
Lester Epstein also worked at the Delgado Museum as registrar .
The Delgado Museum in New Orleans held a retrospective exhibit of his work in 1964 following his unexpected death in 1963 at 44 years of age .
Price
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Conversion rates as of 30/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. UK delivery £10
Period 1950s Antiques
Origin American
Item code as1029a141
Status For Sale
£550.00 
$700.65
€646.31
$700.65
€646.31
Conversion rates as of 30/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. UK delivery £10
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All our items are professionally packed and insured against loss or damage.
We only use professional shipping companies with a good track record to ensure that your items are in safe hands.
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Please, contact us if you require any of our items to be shipped abroad, as delivery costs available on the website are for the UK only.
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We always ensure, that all our items are expertly packed, but we do relay on third parties for delivery. In the unlikely event your purchase arrives damaged, please accept our sincere apologies, retain any original packing and send us an email with the pictures of the damage ( we ask that any loss or damage is reported to us via email within 24 hours to unable us to proceed with an insurance claim ). We always endeavour to work out the best solution for the purchaser .
Unless otherwise agreed, buyers are responsible for the payment of local import duties in their country of origin .
All our items are professionally packed and insured against loss or damage.
We only use professional shipping companies with a good track record to ensure that your items are in safe hands.
All deliveries are "sign for" by default.
Please, contact us if you require any of our items to be shipped abroad, as delivery costs available on the website are for the UK only.
If you would like to arrange your own courier or collect the item yourself, please let us know at the time of the purchase
We always ensure, that all our items are expertly packed, but we do relay on third parties for delivery. In the unlikely event your purchase arrives damaged, please accept our sincere apologies, retain any original packing and send us an email with the pictures of the damage ( we ask that any loss or damage is reported to us via email within 24 hours to unable us to proceed with an insurance claim ). We always endeavour to work out the best solution for the purchaser .
Unless otherwise agreed, buyers are responsible for the payment of local import duties in their country of origin .
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Payments via instalments . We can offer purchase via instalments splitting payments over the period of a few months (subject to an agreement). The first payment is treated as a non refundable deposit The item will be released once payment has been received in full.
We accept Bank transfers, Debit and Credit Cards, Cashier Cheques - please note, that we will only release the item once the payment is cleared.
Unless otherwise agreed, all payments must be made within 3 working days of the date of an invoice.
Payments via instalments . We can offer purchase via instalments splitting payments over the period of a few months (subject to an agreement). The first payment is treated as a non refundable deposit The item will be released once payment has been received in full.
View all stock from
School House Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
Tel : 07498776944
Non UK callers : +44 7498776944
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