Original watercolor and charcoal drawing, study of a woman, attributed to or in the manner of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Signed and dated '88, the intial sketch possibly begun in 1887, when the artist was in Martinique. Executed on wove paper, laid down to the cover of a sketchbook. 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Unframed.

Provenance: Jean-Jacques Leizer, Saint-Ouen. Probably acquired by the consignor's family from Monsieur Leizer prior to 1980.

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