Lot Essay
This drawing is closely related to the oil painting Portrait of My Father, 1939 (Christie's, London, 5 February 2009, lot 444).
The Clothesline: Study for Portrait of My Father
Details
Pavel Tchelitchew (1898-1957)
The Clothesline: Study for Portrait of My Father
signed and dated 'P.Tchelitchew.1940' (lower right)
pen and ink and wash on beige card
14 1/8 x 10¾ in. (35.3 x 26.5 cm.)
Executed in 1940
The Clothesline: Study for Portrait of My Father
signed and dated 'P.Tchelitchew.1940' (lower right)
pen and ink and wash on beige card
14 1/8 x 10¾ in. (35.3 x 26.5 cm.)
Executed in 1940
Provenance
Durlacher Brothers, New York (no. 40-21).
Anonymous sale, Bonham's, Los Angeles, 27 July 2003.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, Bonham's, Los Angeles, 27 July 2003.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
Sale room notice
Erik La Prade has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Brought to you by
Cornelia Svedman
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