Hans BELLMER (1902-1975) Portrait of Michel Simon, circa 1950 Graphite and white gouache highlights on gray paper. Signed lower right. Titled lower left. (Crease, tear). 32x24cm Several studies exist for Bellmer's portrait of Michel Simon, including one dated 1951 in the collections of the Musée d'art et d'histoire de la ville de Genève, inventory no. 1968-0018. We would like to thank Mr. Fabrice Flahutez, Professor at the Institut Universitaire de France and author of the Catalogue raisonné of Hans Bellmer's work currently in preparation, for confirming the authenticity of this drawing on the basis of a photograph, and for the information he provided.