Description:
Georg Melchior Kraus (German, 1737-1806)
Study of Three Male Figures
Inscribed, signed, and dated "desine d'après nature/à l'academie royal à Paris/par G M Kraus 1764" c.r., inscribed indistinctly "Krause/..." on the reverse.
Charcoal on laid paper, 19 3/8 x 16 1/2 in. (49.5 x 42.0 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Professionally restored and laid onto fine Japan paper, old losses to u.l. and l.l. corners, scattered small surface imperfections and stains.
Estimate $800-1,200
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