2 - Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro (Danish/French, 1830-1903) Scène de Marché à Gisors charcoal on paper initialed C.P. (lower left) sheet: 18 5/8 x 12 in. (47.3 x 30.5 cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia. Framed: 26 x 19 x 2 in. The drawing is in overall fair condition. The paper has been attached to a backing paper, adhered along all four edges verso. The paper is unevenly trimmed and has some losses to the top and left edges. There are pinholes at each of the four corners, with multiple holes at top left, There are a few small tears, for instance at top right, approx. 1/2 in, long. The paper is toned, with light and mat staining and there are several areas of foxing scattered throughout. Additional images available upon request. Dr. Joachim Pissarro previously confirmed that this work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of Drawings by Camille Pissarro. Provenance: Galerie Cardo, Paris. Private collection, France. By family descent. Purchased privately at auction by the present owner. Private Collection, New York, New York.