77A
Balthus
(French, 1908-2001)
Jeune Fille Lisant, 1924-25
Estimate: $5,000-$8,000
Passed
Live Auction
Impressionist and Modern Art
Location
Chicago
Size
6 7/16 x 8 5/8 in. (16.3 x 21.9cm)
Description
Balthus
(French, 1908-2001)
Jeune Fille Lisant, 1924-25
India ink on paper
6 7/16 x 8 5/8 in. (16.3 x 21.9cm)
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed: 13 x 14 inches.In overall stable condition; minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; sheet is hinged to backing board on upper left and right verso corners, with slight impressions from the hinges visible under raking light; uneven toning around the image perimeter; the lower right corner is dog-eared and there are instances of a few scattered soft creases throughout, all only visible under raking light. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:BC Holland Inc., Chicago, Illinois.Collection of Mr. Bud C. Holland, Chicago, Illinois.To Mrs. Claire Holland, Chicago, Illinois.Thence by decenet to the present owner.Literature:Virginie Monnier and Jean Clair, Balthus: Catalogue Raisonné of the Complete Works, Paris, 1999, p. 205, no. D 360 (illustrated).