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Description:
Philip Alexius de László (Hungarian, 1869-1937)
Portrait of an Elegant Woman, Possibly Mme. H.S. Lehr
Signed, dated, and inscribed "de Laszlo/1934.vi.P..." l.l., numbered and inscribed "...Mme. H.S. Lehr" on a gummed label affixed to the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 54 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (138.0 x 95.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface grime.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
With labels from E. Grosvallet, Cadres Anciens, Paris, and Robinot Freres & Cie., Salon Artistes Français, 1935, on the frame, and with a stamp from Société des Artistes Français, Salon de 1935, Société des Pa..." on the stretcher. Also with a modern label from Andre Chenue & Fils, Paris, on the stretcher.
Minor warp to canvas upper right corner. Abrasion with loss to background approximately 1 1/2 inches long.
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