1958 Press Photo Epstein's "Genesis" Sold to Mr William Cartmell

Epstein's "Genesis" Sold For ~4,200.. To Be Exhibited At Blackpool: The White marble statue of a nude - pregnant woman - known as "Gen~sis" - was sold by auction at Sotheby's yesterday for ~4,800 to Mr. William Cartmell General manager of a Blackpoo waxworks. It was produced by Sir Jacob Epstein in 1931 - and created much criticism. It belonged yo Sir Alfred Bossom 76 year old Tory M.P. who paid ~2,000 for her. Photo shows General view of the scene at Sotheby's - as the statue of sold for ~4,200.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 3-27-1958.



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