Henri Epstein, Female Face, Pencil Drawing, Early 20th Century

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Female Face is an Pencil Drawing realized by Henri Epstein (1892-1944). Good condition on a yellowed paper, included a white … Read more Female Face is an Pencil Drawing realized by Henri Epstein (1892-1944). Good condition on a yellowed paper, included a white cardboard (50x35 cm). Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Henri Epstein born in Lódz ( Russian Empire ) on January 14 , 1891 where theJune 20 , 18922 , 3 and died in deportation to Auschwitz ( Third Reich ) in 1944, is a French painter of Russian origin, connected to the School of Paris . Henri Epstein is first noticed by the police commissioner and collector of paintings Léon Zamaron who sees in him the “most gifted” painter of his time . Harry Bellet mentions that the choices of Léon Zamaron then have a great influence on those of Jonas Netter who will in turn bring Henri Epstein into his collection. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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