Sale 1627
New York
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1 March 2006
Price realised
USD 84
Estimate
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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Alain Kotlar has confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
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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
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