Description
Naturalistic portrait of a french woman with a styled hair cut. The work is signed and dated by the artist. The paper is not framed.
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Artist Biography: Emile Lejeune was a painter form Geneva. He moved to Paris and opened up his studio at 6 rue Huyghens in Montparnasse where a range of events was held at including concerts by the group known as Les Six, exhibitions, including an exhibition of African art organized by Paul Guillaume, and poetry readings, particularly by Apollinaire and Cocteau. After visiting Provence, Emile Lejeune finally decided, in 1922, to move to Cagnes with his family. Both Soutine's portraits of Lejeune date from this period, either before Lejeune left Paris, or just after he had moved. He was influenced by artists like Amedeo Modigliani and Claude Monet.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear is consistent with age. There are some minor losses to the edges of the paper.
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Graphite
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Many others are available. Please inquire to buy the entire collection.
Artist Biography: Emile Lejeune was a painter form Geneva. He moved to Paris and opened up his studio at 6 rue Huyghens in Montparnasse where a range of events was held at including concerts by the group known as Les Six, exhibitions, including an exhibition of African art organized by Paul Guillaume, and poetry readings, particularly by Apollinaire and Cocteau. After visiting Provence, Emile Lejeune finally decided, in 1922, to move to Cagnes with his family. Both Soutine's portraits of Lejeune date from this period, either before Lejeune left Paris, or just after he had moved. He was influenced by artists like Amedeo Modigliani and Claude Monet.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear is consistent with age. There are some minor losses to the edges of the paper.
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Graphite
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear is consistent with age. There are some minor losses to the edges of the paper.
Wear is consistent with age. There are some minor losses to the edges of the paper.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18.13 x 12.63 x 0.25 in
Emile Lejeune Early Portrait of a French Woman Colored Pencil and Graphite 1938
Estimate $800-$1,350
Starting Bid
$400
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Curated Classics: Art & Sculpture
Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
$340
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