Lessore, Frederick

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Lessore, Frederick

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      • Frederick Lessore de Saint-Foix

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      1879-1951

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      Sculptor, art dealer, gallery owner, Frederick Lessore was born in Southwick, Sussex, February 19, 1879. His grandfather was Emile Lessore (the Wedgwood ceramics painter). His sister was the painter (Elaine) Thérèse Lessore. He married the painter Helen Lessore (née Brook). Founded the Beaux Arts Gallery, London, England (1923-1965) and served as director with his wife, Helen Lessore from 1923 to 1951. He died November 14, 1951.

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      http://viaf.org/viaf/316902681

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      created by Marilyn Nazar, April 24, 2020

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