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Lipchitz

American  
[lip-shits] / ˈlɪp ʃɪts /

noun

  1. Jacques 1891–1973, U.S. sculptor, born in Lithuania.


Lipchitz British  
/ ˈlɪpʃɪts /

noun

  1. Jacques (ʒɑːk). 1891–1973, US sculptor, born in Lithuania: he pioneered cubist sculpture

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“The death of their father was extraordinarily traumatic, as you can imagine. That was compounded by this putative heir all of a sudden showing up and demanding money,” said Joseph Lipchitz, a litigator in Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 30, 2025

All of them moved to Paris after the 1917 Revolution and became active in the circle of Central European artists there, including Jacques Lipchitz and Marc Chagall.

From Washington Post Apr. 19, 2022

The $250,000 sculpture “Peace on Earth” by Lithuanian sculptor Jacques Lipchitz is unveiled in Music Center Plaza with the 78-year-old artist on hand.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2014

His father had the Cubist Jacques Lipchitz as a marquee customer.

From New York Times Sep. 8, 2012

Each is signed with the thumbprint of Sculptor Lipchitz.

From Time Magazine Archive

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