Pen and ink drawing on light purple paper, untitled (figure with bird), attributed* to Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Signed and dated 1960, inscribed upper left "Pour Marie." 10 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (approximate). Very good condition overall. Unframed for inspection and post-auction shipping.

Provenance: Originally from a private collection, Paris; thence to a Romanian collector, from whom the former owner's family acquired this and other Brauner works.

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