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Greuze (Jean Baptiste) Head of a boy

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Greuze (Jean Baptiste, 1735-1805) Head of a boy,
black and white chalk, with watercolour washes, on blue paper, 175 x 130mm., signed in ink, lower right hinged into mount, framed and glazed.

***The model for this drawing bears a striking resemblance to that for 'Tête de jeune enfant les yeux levés vers le ciel', offered at Christie's Paris, 21st November 2007. .

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PLEASE NOTE: This drawing by Greuze has now been authenticated by Edgar Munhall, Curator Emeritus of the Frick Collection and the recognised world authority on this artist.

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Travel, Science & Natural History Books
3:00 AM PT - Apr 17th, 2008

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Bloomsbury Auctions

Bloomsbury House
Mayfair, London, W1 S1PP
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