Lot 1279 , Paul Cesar Helleu (1859-1927) Study of a sleeping woman, 11.75 x 8.5in.

Paul Cesar Helleu (1859-1927)
pencil and red chalk,
Study of a sleeping woman,
signed,
11.75 x 8.5in.
Estimate £500-700

Pencil on pale buff coloured paper which remains flat, signs of tiny flecking are in the paper rather than later dirt or damage, a Y shaped crease has occured in the top left corner and now shows as a paler white than the rest of the backing, in a recent washline mount and gilt scroll frame both of which are in very good clean condition, no labels or inscriptions verso.
See Christie's sale Lot 25 June 8th 2005 for a similar work.


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Sold for £550