Lot Essay
Florence Valdès-Forain has confirmed the authenticity of this pastel, which will be included in the forthcoming Forain catalogue raisonné that she is currently preparing with Janine Chagnaud-Forain.
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Nocturne
Details
Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931)
Nocturne
signed 'Forain' (lower right)
pastel on paper
25¾ x 21½ in. (65.4 x 54.6 cm.)
Executed circa 1890
Nocturne
signed 'Forain' (lower right)
pastel on paper
25¾ x 21½ in. (65.4 x 54.6 cm.)
Executed circa 1890
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 17 March 1997, lot 6.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
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