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Two Dancers
by Edgar DegasFrench 1834 – 1917 REF: 16765

About the painting
Charcoal and blue pastel on paper. Stamped DEGAS lower left
Paper size: 24 x 16.25 inches
A certificate from Mr. André Pacitti dated 04/20/1967 accompanies the drawing.
A certificate from Mr. Jean Thesmar dated 10/11/1973 accompanies the drawing.
Galerie Brame & Lorenceau have confirmed the authenticity of this artwork.
The drawing is recorded in the Degas archives.
Provenance:
Acquired by Mr. Herdt during the third sale of “Paintings, pastels and drawings by Edgar Degas and from his workshop”, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, from 7 to 9 April 1919, sold under number 394.
Remained in the same family through inheritance.
Literature:
P.A. Lemoisne, Degas and his Work, volume III, cited in reference in the notice of n° 989 and 990.
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