Lot Essay
Philippe Brame has confirmed the authenticity of these drawings.
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PROPERTY OF A PHILADELPHIA FAMILY
Edgar Degas (1834-1917)
the first: Study of a Horse raising his Head towards the Left; the second: Study of a Horse raising his Head to the Right
Details
Edgar Degas (1834-1917)
the first: Study of a Horse raising his Head towards the Left; the second: Study of a Horse raising his Head to the Right
the first: inscribed 'Sur petit pente près la barrieère' (at the top) and stamped 'Atelier Ed. Degas' (on the reverse; Lugt 657) the second: stamped 'Atelier Ed. Degas' (on the reverse; Lugt 657)
two works-charcoal on paper
each: 95/8 x 12 in. (24.7 x 31 cm.) (2)
the first: Study of a Horse raising his Head towards the Left; the second: Study of a Horse raising his Head to the Right
the first: inscribed 'Sur petit pente près la barrieère' (at the top) and stamped 'Atelier Ed. Degas' (on the reverse; Lugt 657) the second: stamped 'Atelier Ed. Degas' (on the reverse; Lugt 657)
two works-charcoal on paper
each: 95/8 x 12 in. (24.7 x 31 cm.) (2)
Provenance
William H. Schab Gallery, Inc., New York.
Sale room notice
Philippe Brame has confirmed the authenticity of these drawings.