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    1 March 2006

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    • Charles Despiau (1874-1946)
    Lot 27

    Charles Despiau (1874-1946)

    Nu assis au chignon, jambe gauche repliée, main droite reposant sur le genou gauche, tête inclinée vers la droite

    Price realised

    USD 84

    Estimate

    USD 800 - USD 1,200

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    Charles Despiau (1874-1946)
    Nu assis au chignon, jambe gauche repliée, main droite reposant sur le genou gauche, tête inclinée vers la droite
    signed 'Despiau' (lower right)
    brown Conté crayon on paper
    14 5/8 x 10¾ in. (37.1 x 27.3 cm.)

    Provenance

    Anon. sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, 12 November 1953, lot 26.
    Acquired at the above sale by the late owner.

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    Lot Essay

    Alain Kotlar has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.

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    Saleroom Notice

    Please note the full title of this drawing is Nu assis au chignon, jambe gauche repliée, main droite reposant sur le genou gauche, tête inclinée vers la droite


    Pre-Lot Text

    PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF FRANCES LEVENTRITT

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