George Valentine Dureau (American/Louisiana, 1930-2014), "Two Studies of African American Male Busts," charcoals on newsprint paper, the first signed, the second unsigned, both shrink wrapped, Smaller- H.- 11 3/8 in., W.- 10 in.; Larger- H.- 18 in., W.- 15 1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)

One bust is a fragment of the newsprint paper and has ~ 3 inch vertical tear at the bottom and uneven torn edges. The other bust has staining (likely coffee) and soiling scattered throughout. Both drawings exhibit creasing, minor tears, pinholes in corners from being hung, and soiling as is to be expected with loose leaf sketches in the artist's studio. Sketches are well executed, attractive examples of the models. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.