Lot 179
Geoffrey Beene
American (1924-2004)
28 Fashion Illustrations (1980's)
marker, ink, color pencil on various paper
preliminary sketches seemingly done whenever inspiration hit Mr. Beene, he would grab whatever paper was nearby, as evidenced here by his use of Hotel Principe DiSavoia Milano stationery, Century Plaza notepaper, newsprint, and ruled papers, his handwritten comments specify fabric and color for some of the designs, and swatches are affixed to several


larger: 12 1/2 x 9 inches
unframed

Provenance:
Property From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene. Proceeds from this item to benefit the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

overall good condition, with handling wear and toning