Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2422Location: BostonDate / Time: September 12, 2008 12:00PM
Description:
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French, 1824-1898)
St. Jean
Signed "P. Puvis de C" l.r., identified on two labels from Durand-Ruel, New York,
affixed to the reverse.
Graphite on paper, sight size 11 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. (30.3 x 21.9 cm),framed.
Condition: Foxing, staining, toning, minor rippling.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
The sheet measures 12 x 9 in. and is adhered to the backing along the top edge.