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Chia Pi

EPSTEIN, Jacob
Chia Pi
Image: © Estate of Sir Jacob Epstein/Tate/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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By the Second World War Epstein was firmly established as the leading figurative sculptor in Britain. Chia Pi ('Precious Flower') was the wife of a Chinese diplomat, exiled in Britain following the Chinese revolution. This bust was produced in an edition of five casts. Margaret Davies purchased it in 1953.

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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2516

Creation/Production

EPSTEIN, Jacob
1880 - 1959
Role: Artist
Period: 1941

Measurements

Height (cm): 60.3
Height (cm): 66.8
Height (in): 23
Height (in): 26

Material

Bronze

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Fine Art
  • Portrait
  • Post 1900
  • Sculpture
  • Woman

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