Helen Mary Jacobs (1888 - 1970)
Helen Mary Jacobs (1888 - 1970)
Helen Mary Jacobs (1888 - 1970)
“Children Reading with Toys”
Watercolor on Paper Mounted to Artist Board
15.5 × 12 inches (board)
14 × 11 inches (painting)
Signed:: “Helen Jacobs” (low right & verso)
Up for sale is a wonderfully beautiful and rare painting by the talented female British painter Helen Mary Jacobs (1888-1970). Known for her illustrations of fairies and children this serves as a tremendous example executed in watercolor on paper mounted to artist board measuring 15.5 x 12 inches while the painting measures 14 x 11 inches. This sweet image shows two young children reading a bright red book while a stuffed bear and red ball sit to the left. Signed "Helen Jacobs" low right, the painting also bears the artists signature / address verso. Painted with loving delicate brushwork and bright color this painting serves as a fine example likely published in one of her many magazines she illustrated for. Condition is overall excellent showing minimal surface abrasions / imperfections. The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition, and aesthetic beauty of this Helen Jacobs painting but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!











