Pencil drawing on wove drawing paper, portrait of a young man, signed (Alberto Giacometti*, 1901-1966) and dated 1950. 7 7/8 x 7 inches. Very good condition overall. Unframed for inspection and post-auction shipping.

Provenance: Private collection, California. A copy of a consignment receipt from Boisgirard Auction House, Paris, dated 1999, referencing 4 drawings by Alberto Giacometti accompanied the present drawing when it was acquired by the current owner. Please note that the receipt, a copy of which will accompany the lot, does not necessarily reference the present drawing.

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