Lot 117
  • 117

Attributed to Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
  • Studies and Study for The Shoe: A double-sided work, and Old Man and Child: Two Works
  • The first: Stamped Steinlen (lower right); stamped again and titled (on the reverse)
    The second: Stamped St (lower right)
  • Both: Crayon on paper
  • The first: 20 1/2 by 16 1/8 in.; 52 by 41 cm
  • The second: 15 3/4 by 10 1/8 in.; 40 by 25.7 cm

Provenance

Charles E. Slatkin Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Charles E. Slatkin Galleries, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen: An Exhibition of Drawings / Pastels / Watercolors, 1963, nos. 53, 55 and 57, illustrated in the catalogue

Condition

THE FIRST: Black, red and blue crayon on paper. This work is double sided. The sheet is adhered to the mat by tape at all four corners on the verso. Both sides are visible. Surface in generally good condition, there is mat and light stain visible on both sides of the sheet. Recto: There are a few small tears along the edges of extreme left edge of the sheet. There is a 1/2 inch tear visible in the lower right hand corner. The sheet is uncut. Some scattered foxing. Recto: The sheet exhibits less light stain. THE SECOND: Black crayon on paper. The sheet is hinged to the mat by tape at the top, verso is visible. Recto: Surface in generally good condition. Some scattered mat and light stain. A few faint fox marks. Recto: There is a label that has been adhered to the lower left hand corner. Tape from previous matting remains in the extreme upper right hand corner.
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