Bidspirit auction | A DRAWING OF A FEMALE

A DRAWING OF A FEMALE NUDE, CONTINENTAL SCHOOL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY - Red chalk or sanguine drawing on paper depicting a seated female nude shown in three quarter view with the torso turned and the head lightly indicated, the figure rendered with confident economical line emphasizing contour and posture rather than finish, the handling loose and expressive in keeping with academic figure studies and atelier practice of the early 20th century, signed to the lower right with a partially legible signature, the work likely executed as a life study rather than a finished exhibition drawing. Presented in a period molded wooden frame with dark mat and inner slip, the composition centered and protected under glass. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 8 x 5 1/2 in., (20.3 x 14 cm.) Condition: The drawing in good condition with light toning to the paper and minor handling marks consistent with age, no apparent tears or losses, the frame showing wear, paint loss, and abrasions commensurate with age.