Marie LAURENCIN (1883-1956) "Portrait Study". Graphite drawing on bistre paper. (Paper slightly oiled, small stains) Sight size: 18 x 12.8 cm Framed under glass. Provenance : - Purchased at a sale on June 15, 1997, Hôtel des ventes de Senlis, n°77. - Private collection, Oise. * Reminder: In accordance with the conditions of sale, the buyer is responsible for the right of resale on this lot (4% of the hammer price only from €750 up to €50,000, decreasing thereafter).

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