Lot Essay
Madame Howard Johnston, the artist's daughter, confirmed the authenticity of this lot on the basis of a photograph and has suggested that these might be studies for a portrait of Gertrude Vanderbilt.
Four Studies of the Head of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt
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Paul-César Helleu (1859-1927)
Four Studies of the Head of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt
signed 'Helleu'
black, red and white chalk on light brown paper
16 3/8 x 24½ in. (423 x 620 mm.)
Four Studies of the Head of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt
signed 'Helleu'
black, red and white chalk on light brown paper
16 3/8 x 24½ in. (423 x 620 mm.)