Toni Berli

Together with Margherita Russo, Portrait of Helena Rubinstein, signed Margherita Russo and dated 29.6.53. (lower left), India ink and ink wash on paper, sight: 22 by 17 1/4  in. (55.9 by 43.8 cm.) and M. Closset, Profile Head of Helena Rubinstein, signed M.L. Closset and dated 1929 (lower right), red chalk and watercolor on paper, sight: 13 3/4  by 10 1/4  in. (34.9 by 26 cm.) 3 works.

The third:
New York, 1976, n.n.
Paris, 1977
London, 1977, no. 4, illustrated in the catalogue
Milan, 1978, no. 4, illustrated in the catalogue

Berli portrait: The canvas has been lined with wax. The picture surface is in generally good condition. Under UV, there are some very minor areas of inpainting along the edges of the work and along the sitter's hairline. Russo Portrait: This work is in generally good condition. There is rippling, especially at the upper corners, and could use a rehinging. Closset portrait: In generally good condition. The watermark is very evident across the lower edge of the work. There are no apparent creases or tears. Not examined out of the frame.
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