LE PHO | Sketch for "L'ile heureuse (Happy Island)"

This sketch was part of the artist's research into the theme of happiness and was intended for a series of large scale oil paintings in the early 1930s. While it is not known if the sketch was eventually executed in oil, the sketch indicates the intended title and proportions. There is a similar, if not equivalent, large scale oil painting titled L'âge Heureux (Happy Age) currently in private hands.  This lot is accompanied by a letter of authentication from Mr. Pierre Le Tan.

This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There is evidence of light wear long the edges of the work. The paper is not evenly cut along the edges, but this is due to the artist's working method. There is some discoloration to the paper and very faint, small fox marks, but this is consistent with the age of the work. Framed, under plexi glass.
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