19th.Century French School Pencil Study Of An Artists Model Circa.1840 Purse Sotheby's 24/11/1983

Sotheby's 24/11/1983

Pastel drawing in original 'Sharples' giltwood frame

Wageman was a successful and prolific portraitist

Signed and dated 1861

Portrait of a Gentleman believed to be René Bonabes Desclos De La Fonchais

19th.Century French School Pencil Study Of An Artists Model Circa.1840 Purse Sotheby's 24/11/1983Circle of Paul Gavarni an unusual early to mid 19th. Century French School pencil drawing. A study of an artist's model, her bare arm supported by a sling to hold her pose, whilst she reads and smokes. Inscribed M'dlle Eulalie. From an album formerly in the Collection of Richard Fiegen. Some light foxing and timestaining to no real detriment. 20. 3 by 12. 8 cms.