French School, 18th Century Head of a Bearded Man Wearing a Feathered Turban

Description:

French School, 18th Century

Head of a Bearded Man Wearing a Feathered Turban
Unsigned, faint inscription on the top edge of the reverse.
Red chalk on paper, 8 x 6 1/2 in. (20.0 x 16.6 cm),framed (without glass).
Condition: Several small holes, small tear to u.r. corner, partially affixed to the back mat at intervals along the perimeter of the reverse.

N.B. This drawing is likely inspired by the work of Jean-Baptiste Leprince, but it is not by his hand.
Estimate $200-400


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