Marie VASSILIEFF (Smolensk 1884 - Nogent sur Marne 1957) Presentation of the son to his father Pencil on paper Titled and signed twice Marie Vassilieff at the bottom, inscribed N2 at the top right Inscribed on the back Rendezvous Marie Omar and her son Maghomet in pencil Size : 31 x 23 cm. 12 x 9 in. approximately Drawing realized to illustrate the typescript of his memoirs: La bohème du XXe siècle The subject refers to the presentation of Pierre, son of the artist born shortly after 1917, to his father Omar Chrouat, a Moroccan officer of Persian origin We thank Mr Claude Bernès for confirming the authenticity of this work and for the information he gave us on its provenance Dirt, folds, dull corners, small foxing

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