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.
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
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