Amedeo MODIGLIANI (1884-1921) Amazon Black pencil drawing, signed ‘Modi’ in the lower right 12 ¼ x 9 ¼ in (12 x 8 3/4 in on view) An expert report, No. 2016/DE/S50332 from Mr. Marc Restellini will be given to the buyer. Provenance: - Acquired from the artist by the Swedish painter Lennart Blomqvist - Offered by the daughter of the previous owner to the current owner in 2001

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