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Lot #557
Edgar Degas

Rare signature of the controversial Impressionist

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Rare signature of the controversial Impressionist

Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917), one of the seminal figures of Impressionism, best known for his images of dancers. Scarce ink signature, “Degas,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip, clipped from a larger letter, with six additional words in Degas’s hand above signature. Three perforated edges, a rough top edge, and a few bends and creases, otherwise fine condition. Degas is scarce in any form. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #360 - Ended August 11, 2010