(French/Japanese, 1886-1968)Portrait of a Japanese Girl, 1946, signed lower right "Foujita" and inscribed with date "16 9 1946", graphite on sketchbook paper, 14-3/8 x 10-3/4 in.; painted wood frame, 17-1/2 x 20-3/4 in. - Note: This work will be included in the forthcoming catalog of the work of Foujita, now in preparation by Sylvie Buisson.This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sylvie Buisson. - Provenance: Estate of a Chicago, Illinois Collector, purchased from artist 1940s; by descent in family
Condition
hinged in at top, toning; frame with abrasions