Epstein Collection

Christ in Majesty, Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, South Wales
Christ in Majesty, sculpture by Epstein, in the nave of Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, South Wales. Date: circa 1970s

What now for the Beatle-maker? Brian Epstein - English music entrepreneur who managed The Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967. Date: 1966

The model Dolores
The cabaret singer and artists model, Dolores known as the Queen of the London Studios and favoured by the sculptor, Jacob Epstein

Patrons of the Cafe Royal
Sketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930s who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London

Andrea Majinski at Charing
Andrea Majinski, a Czechoslovak model of the 1920s, poses holding a dog at Charing, Kent. She was a model of the sculptor Jacob Epstein. 1927

St Michael and the devil UXC01_01_01_0009_18
St Michaels Cathedral, Coventry, Coventry, Coventry. Detail of the Jacob Epstein sculpture of St Michael over Lucifer holding a long spear in his right hand, arms and wings outstretched

Epstein portrait bust of George Bernard Shaw
A portrait bust of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish writer and dramatist, by Jacob Epstein (this is the second portrait bust made by this sculptor). Date: 20th century

Portrait bust of Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author -- a bronze portrait bust on a marble plinth, made by Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), American-born British sculptor

Epstein sculpture arriving at London gallery
Sculpture Genesis by Jacob Epstein arrives at a Bond Street gallery on an open truck. Staff consider how to move it. Date: circa 1950s

Jacob Epstein - Sculptor
Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) - British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. Date: 1935

Nearing completion: The new Underground Railway offices, 1929. Headquarters of London Underground (55 Broadway) was described on its 1929 opening as the cathedral of modernity

Sir Jacob Epstein, KBE (1880-1959), 1935. Epstein was an American-born British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture

Hyde Park Bird Sanctuary and Hudson Memorial, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Hyde Park Bird Sanctuary and Hudson Memorial, London, 1926-1927. Sculpture by Jacob Epstein in memory of the author, naturalist and ornithologist William Henry Hudson (1841-1922)

Theodore Garman 1924-54
THEODORE GARMAN Artist, son of Sir Jacob Epstein

Betty Joel, a Model of Jacob Epstein
Model Betty Joel poses alongside the sculptures made of her by sculptor Jacob Epstein (1880-1959). Date: 1928

The Coronal of Russia
Coronal hairstyle, modelled by Andrea Majinski, a model for sculptor Jacob Epstein. 1927

Palmerston Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, showing the front view (left) and interior of the bar (right). Proprietor: A Epstein. Date: circa 1902

Sir Jacob Epstein / Kramer
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN Sculptor Date: 1880 - 1959

Jacob Epstein / Graphic
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN Sculptor taking a country walk while living as a recluse during his work on the Hurdstone Memorial for Hyde Park Date: 1880 - 1959

Sir Jacob Epstein / St Geo
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN British sculptor, born in New York, settled in England in 1905. Date: 1880-1959

Private Jacob Epstein, WW1
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN Sculptor (1880-1959) as a private in the British Army in 1917. Date: 1917

Bust of the Countess of Drogheda by Jacob Epstein
Bust of Lady Drogheda, part of an exhibition of works by Jacob Epstein at the Leicester Galleries in 1917. The Countess of Drogheda

JANE ACE (1897-1974). Nee Jane Epstein. American radio humorist. With her husband Goodman Ace
JANE ACE (1897-1974). Ne Jane Epstein. American radio humorist. With her husband Goodman Ace. Photograph by Ray Lee Jackson, 1939

Epsteins Sculptures
January 1914: Sculptures by Jacob Epstein on BMA (British Medical Association) House, York Buildings, London (later Rhodesia House). (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Invitation to a carnival at the Tonkunstlerverein, Vienna. Cartoon shows Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) leaving the office of Haslinger

OSCAR WILDE MONUMENT. Oscar Wildes monument, by Jacob Epstein, in the Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France

Various sculptures at the Festival of Britain, London
Various sculptures on display at the Festival of Britain, South Bank, London. They are by Jacob Epstein, John Matthews, Daphne Hardy, Karel Vogel, Barbara Hepworth, Frank Dobson

Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror
Copy of wood engraving by S. Durand showing Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror, performing before the Imperial Prince, circa 1869. HPG/8/2/1 (xxxiii)

Dolores
The cabaret singer and artists model, Dolores, favoured by the sculptor, Jacob Epstein, striking a typically imperious pose and enjoying a cigarette

Jacob Epstein
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN sculptor

Epsteins statue of St. Michael and the Devil, Coventry New Cathedral, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Jacob Epstein / Evans 1922
Sir Jacob Epstein Sculptor

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"Exploring the Legacy of Epstein: From Christ in Majesty to Beatles and Beyond" Discover the captivating journey of Epstein, a name that transcends time and artistry. Starting with the majestic Christ in Majesty at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, South Wales, his talent for sculpting divine beauty was evident. But who was this enigmatic figure? Meet Brian Epstein, the English music entrepreneur renowned as the Beatle-maker. With an uncanny ability to recognize talent, he managed The Beatles and propelled them into global superstardom. Yet beyond his association with iconic musicians, Epstein's life intertwined with various intriguing personalities. Doris Keane found herself immortalized alongside Jacob Epstein and his wife through their artistic collaboration. Meanwhile, Dolores became a muse for one of Epstein's mesmerizing models - a testament to his ability to capture human essence. Not limited to individuals alone, Andrea Majinski posed gracefully at Charing Cross Station under an Epstein sculpture's watchful eye. Even patrons of Cafe Royal were touched by his creations' allure as they immersed themselves in its ambiance. Epstein's repertoire extended far beyond portraits; he delved into profound symbolism too. St Michael locked in eternal struggle with the devil showcased his mastery over capturing spiritual battles on canvas. From George Bernard Shaw to Albert Einstein - two intellectual giants immortalized by Epstein's portrait busts - we witness how he effortlessly transitioned between different realms of genius. As London eagerly awaited another masterpiece from him arriving at a prestigious gallery, it became clear that Jacob Epstein had become synonymous with excellence in sculpture. Finally, glimpse into history as you witness the new Underground Railway offices nearing completion in 1929 – yet another architectural marvel bearing traces of Jacob Epstein’s visionary touch. Epstein’s legacy is vast and diverse – spanning religious iconography, musical revolutionaries like The Beatles, intimate collaborations with artists and muses alike, symbolic representations challenging our perceptions of good versus evil or capturing the essence of intellectual brilliance.