MARCEL VERDIER | ACADEMY STUDY OF A MALE NUDE, SEEN FROM BEHIND

MARCEL VERDIER
Paris 1817 - 1856
ACADEMY STUDY OF A MALE NUDE, SEEN FROM BEHIND

Black chalk and stumping;
signed and inscribed in black chalk, lower left: .. Verdier / .. Ingres
613 by 465 mm; 24⅛ by 18¼ in

Condition Report:
Laid down to a paper backing. There is evidence of some slight foxing and studio stains throughout. There is an old circular brown stain to the lower right corner. The four edges are somewhat irregular with small tears and nicks to all four edges and pin prick holes to the upper and lower right corners. The media itself remains in predominantly good condition throughout, with the image strong. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.

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