Maurice DENIS (1870–1943) Angel in Prayer, ca. 1901 Pastel and charcoal on grid-ruled paper. Monogrammed lower left. 49 x 37 cm Provenance: - Collection of Dr. Georg Swarzenski (1876–1957), Massachusetts. Passed down through the family. - Bonhams, Impressionist and Modern Art Auction, May 11, 2016, New York, lot 3, illustrated in the catalog. - Private collection, Florida. - Bonhams, Impressionist and Modern Art Auction, March 1, 2018, London, lot 83, illustrated in the catalog. Our drawing is a preparatory study for the ceiling decoration of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary at the Church of Sainte-Marguerite in Le Vésinet. We thank Ms. Clémence Gaboriau for the information she kindly provided.
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Maurice DENIS (1870–1943)
Angel in Prayer, ca. 1901
Pastel and charcoal on grid-ruled paper.
Monogrammed lower left.
49 x 37 cm
Provenance:
- Collection of Dr. Georg Swarzenski (1876–1957), Massachusetts. Passed down through the family.
- Bonhams, Impressionist and Modern Art Auction, May 11, 2016, New York, lot 3, illustrated in the catalog.
- Private collection, Florida.
- Bonhams, Impressionist and Modern Art Auction, March 1, 2018, London, lot 83, illustrated in the catalog.
Our drawing is a preparatory study for the ceiling decoration of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary at the Church of Sainte-Marguerite in Le Vésinet.
We thank Ms. Clémence Gaboriau for the information she kindly provided.
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Friday 6 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris