Pericle Fazzini (Italian, 1913-1987)

Two nude studies of Valerie Hobson (one illustrated)

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Pericle Fazzini (Italian, 1913-1987)
Two nude studies of Valerie Hobson (one illustrated)
the first signed, inscribed and dated 'A Valerie/Hobson./P. Fazzini/Roma 09.12-1949' (lower right) and 'Pericle Fazzini/Roma 1948' (lower left); the second signed and dated 'Pericle Fazzini/Roma 1948' (lower right)
pen and coloured inks, on tracing paper, unframed
12 1/8 x 8¼ in. (30.7 x 21 cm.) (2)

Lot Essay

These studies of the British film actress Valerie Hobson were given to her by the artist in 1949 when Hobson was at the height of her career. Amongst Hobson's most famous roles was that of the adult Estelle in David Lean's Great Expectations of 1946.

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