Fikret MOUALLA (1903-1967) Café scene, 1952-53 FUSAIN and rubbing on paper mounted on cardboard Signed lower right and dated 53, dated 30.12.52 34 x 25.5 cm Slightly oiled with some staining and browning. Two 1 cm tears in the left margin without loss of material. The work will be included in Volume II of the Catalogue raisonné of Fikret Moualla, currently being prepared by Marc Ottavi and Kerem Topuz. A certificate of authenticity will be given to the buyer. The drawing is sold by appointment and can only be viewed by appointment at Marc Ottavi's office, 12 rue Rossini 75009 Paris. Expert | Cabinet Marc OTTAVI

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