PAVEL TCHELITCHEW (RUSSIAN 1898-1957)

Matador Study
ink on paper
full sheet measuring 20 x 25.4 cm (7 7/8 x 10 in.)


PROVENANCE West-Dean as the Country estate of Edward James, the English poet and arts patron, who was a great friend of Pavel Tchelitchew and Charles Henri Ford
Collection of Ruth and Charles Henri Ford
Sotheby's, NY, 7 October 2010, lot 117
Skinner, Boston, September 20, 2013, lot 771
Acquired at the above by the present owner

CONDITION
Observed out of frame, the work appears in good original condition. Laid down on corners. Visible creasing, most notably to the lower left corner and along lower left center edge. A very small tear to the lower right corner.

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