Germann Auctionhouse Zurich
Important Paintings, Sculptures, Watercolors and Drawings, Prints and Multiples
Monday, 06 June 2016, 06:00 pm

Balthus, Nu sur un canapé

Lot 31

Balthus, 1908-2001 (FR)

Nu sur un canapé, 1948

Pencil and India ink on paper.
H 210 mm W 275 mm.

(Frame).

CHF6'000 / 9'000
EUR5'400 / 8'000
USD6'300 / 9'500

Hammer Price: CHF 6'000

Annotation:

Provenance:
Tony Curtis, Beverly Hills, acquired directly from the artist;
Private collection;
Swiss private property.

Literature:
Virginie Monnier, Jean Clair.
Balthus, Catalogue raisonné of the Complete Works.
Paris, Gallimard, 1999.
No. D 647, illustration.