Lot 193
  • 193

Edgar Degas

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description

  • Edgar Degas
  • étude de figures drapées (a double sided drawing)
  • Stamped with the signature Degas, inscribed Rome and dated 1856 (lower right)
  • Pencil, pen and ink and inkwash on paper
  • 10 1/4 by 8 in.
  • 26 by 20.3 cm

Provenance

The artist's studio (and sold: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 4ème Vente, July 2-4, 1919, lot 82c)
Galerie Paul Prouté, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1986

Condition

Executed on cream colored laid paper. Suspended in a double sided window mount with translucent japan paper. Sheet is time darkened overall. 1.5 inch repaired tear at upper right corner. A few nicks to sheet around edges, otherwise fine. Work is in good condition.
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