Gabriel Coldefy (French 1911-1988), Three Nude Ladies, charcoal on paper, mounted and framed, Measurements 35.5 x 34.5 cm, frame 52.5 x 52.5 cm

Provenance: Atelier sale of Coldefy's estate

Gabriel Coldefy was a French 20th Century artist and contemporary of Picasso, his work was heavily influenced by Gaugin and Modigliani. He is best known for his depictions of nudes and women, during his career he exhibted at the Salon des Independants regularly.

Condition Report

This is a work on paper which is framed under glazing. The paper has a tear to the lower right edge, to the right edge through the figure's shoulder and to the top right entering the hair of the figure, there is an additional tear to the mid-left edge. There is some minor cockling of the paper which is likely from framing.

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