This lot consists of a pastel drawing on paper, done is the impressionist style of feminist painter Mary Stevenson Cassatt (American, 1844 - 1926). "Mary Cassatt is hand written at lower right in graphite. To the left of the signature is an ink stamp which reads in part "Collection Mary Cassatt". Image depicts a young girl dressed in Victorian clothing. The delicate lines and expressive strokes give this impressionist piece a gentle warmth. The artists' use of light immediately draws the viewer into the young child's innocent eyes. This drawing is artfully rendered in the impressionist style for which Cassatt is so well known. This masterpiece would be a highlight of any fine art collector's gallery. Overall framed piece measures 21" x 17.25" / Image sight measures 10.5" x 9.25".

Affixed en verso is a paper label which appears to be a type of affidavit. The lable reads in part "ARTIST-CERTIFICATE" "U.S. Consulate General AT PARIS (FRANCE)". The artist's name is listed as "Mary Cassatt" and was signed "Mary Cassatt" and dated "July 28th 1876".

A second paper label affixed en verso bares the name "MANN GALLERIES" along with a Florida Address. The label list the artist as "CASSATT MARY" the title as "Portrait" the medium as "Pastel on Paper" and "Signed: Mary Cassatt".

Mary Stevenson Cassatt (May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker. She was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania (Now part of Pittsburgh's North Side), but lived much of her adult life in France, where she first befriended Edgar Degas and later exhibited among the Impressionists. Cassatt often created images of the social and private lives of women, with particular emphasis on the intimate bonds between mothers and children.

She was described by Gustave Geffroy in 1894 as one of "les trois grandes dames" (the three great ladies) of Impressionism alongside Marie Bracquemond and Berthe Morisot. And in 1879, by Diego Martelli, as a young American woman who, like Degas, seeks movement, light, and design in the most modern sense.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Overall framed piece measures 21" x 17.25" / Image sight measures 10.5" x 9.25".

Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

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Paper and pastel are in very good condition. The paper has some age-related toning, heaviest around the edges. Two punched holes are visible on the left side. Overall image and signature remain vibrant and show very well.