Collect: American and European Art

Woman with Legs
charcoal on paper
signed Cheret (lower left)
Framed: 24 1/2 x 19 x 1 1/2 in.
Sheet: 15 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.
Minor creases to paper consistent with handling. Softening around the edges under the mat with associated loss to paper at center left, upper left and upper right extreme edges. Sheet is unevenly toned. Three areas of adhesive residue from previous mounting at top extreme edge. Vertical tear measuring approx. 3/4 inch at lower right on bottom edge. Two spots of soiling at upper left. Two spots of mounting reside at each lower corner verso. Additional images available upon request.

Woman Seated, 1901
red chalk on paper
signed Cheret and dated (center right)
Framed: 25 1/2 x 20 1/4 x 1 in.
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
Minor creases to paper consistent with handling. Sheet is mounted to mat at each corner top edge verso. Sheet has been unevenly trimmed and is toned. Curved tear measuring approx. 1 1/2 inches at center right edge with tape repair verso. Small vertical tear measuring approx. 1/4 inch at top left edge. Two spots of soiling at left edge below each of figure's feet. Scattered pin holes at top center, along figure's torso, at upper right and left, and bottom edge at center. Diagonal creases measuring approx. 3 1/2 inches at bottom left corner. Additional images available upon request.

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