Lot 1303 , Chaim Soutine interest; a portrait in pen on paper (believed to be either a self-portrait or a portrait of him by Marie Marevna as a contemporary addition to the letter), the reverse with an autograph love letter in penc

Chaim Soutine interest; a portrait in pen on paper (believed to be either a self-portrait or a portrait of him by Marie Marevna as a contemporary addition to the letter), the reverse with an autograph love letter in pencil from Chaim Soutine to Marie Marevna (Vorobieff), additional annotation in pen by Marina Rivera Footnote and provenance: Marevena had an affair with Diego Rivera, wife of Frida Kahlo, producing a lovechild Marika Rivera, who gave this letter to the vendor. Marevena mixed with Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, Brague, Chagall and the La Ruche group, c.1911-37
£200-300

Condition:
Horizontal fold across centre, and another at the level of his ears. 20.1 x 14.7cm. There is also additional general wear.

Sold for £240