40 - Mariano ANDREU (1888–1976) Portrait of “Filo STER,” the artist’s wife. Oil on canvas, signed, titled, dated “1920,” and inscribed “Paris” in the lower right corner. 24.5 x 29.5 cm. (Some loss of paint). Large Baroque frame, chosen by the artist, made of blackened and gilded wood, 17th-century Spain. 62 x 69 cm. (Slight damage).

Mariano ANDREU (1888–1976) Portrait of “Filo STER,” the artist’s wife. Oil on canvas, signed, titled, dated “1920,” and inscribed “Paris” in the lower right corner. 24.5 x 29.5 cm. (Some loss of paint). Large Baroque frame, chosen by the artist, made of blackened and gilded wood, 17th-century Spain. 62 x 69 cm. (Slight damage). Provenance: Maître CARAYOL, sale of July 22, 1984, at Villa Tragaviento, Biarritz, lot 24. Commentary: This portrait remained with the artist until the end of his life; in photo no. 4, the work can be seen in his apartment on Rue Marbeau, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. We thank Mr. Dominic HOLZAPFEL, curator of an archive dedicated to the artist, for this information.