$31,980
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925) Reclining Figure Unsigned, identified in a photo copy of a letter from The John Singer Sargent Catalogue Raisonné Committee affixed to the frame backing. Black charcoal and pencil on light tan laid paper, sheet size 24 5/8 x 19 in. (72.7 x 48.3 cm), framed. Condition: Sheet lined with secondary supporting paper, with a horizontal crease 6 inches up from the bottom edge and with the paper folded under from that point, gently light-struck, scattered foxing, subtle rippling. Provenance: Shepherd Gallery, New York; Collection of Richard C. Pionk, New York; by bequest to The Art Students League, New York; Swann Galleries, American Art/Old Master Drawings, June 12, 2008, Lot 397; through to the current owner. N.B. This drawing has been reviewed and accepted by the John Singer Sargent Catalogue Raisonné Committee, New York. A photocopy of the letter from the committee, dated May 13, 2008, and signed by Elizabeth Oustinoff, is attached to the frame backing. Master Pastelist Richard Pionk of New York, a previous owner of this work, was an Instructor of Painting at The Art Students League and a long-term President of The Salmagundi Club.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-09-11
