Lot 306: Continental School, in the manner of Camille Pissarro (French 1830-1903)
Continental School, in the manner of Camille Pissarro (French 1830-1903)
Study of Figures
Light graphite sketch depicting a small group of figures, including a woman holding a child and two additional children at her side, rendered with quick, economical strokes characteristic of late 19th- to early 20th-century Impressionist draftsmanship; the loose handling and emphasis on gesture recall preparatory studies by Camille Pissarro and his circle
Graphite on paper
Unsigned
6 1/2″ x 9″
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate
Some toning and creasing to paper. Some water stains.
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Estimate: $300- $500
Auction Date: January 1, 2026

