Charcoal drawing on thin wove paper with French watermark, possibly from a sketchbook, seated woman, attributed* to Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). Signed. 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches. Very good condition. Unframed for inspection and shipping.

Provenance: Acquired from the Gloria Neidecker (London) collection by the consignor's family, circa 1965 or earlier. The present lot is part of the final sketches remaining from this collection.

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