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A magnificent sepia drawing relieved with bistre and water color, "La Rèveuse" by Jean Honoré FRAGONARD (1732-1806).
French work of the 18th century.

A young girl who is seated in an armchair and appears to have fallen asleep, is secretly watched by two young woman who approach stealthily.

Reproduced:
Portalis', ”Jean Honoré Fragonard", P. 140, under the title of "Young Girl Sleeping".

Catalogue of Exhibition of Fragonard held at Jacques Seligmann & Fils, Paris, May 1931, No. 27. 

"L'Illustration", May 1931.

Exhibited: Exhibition of Fragonard drawings for the benefit of the Maison de Santé du Gardien de la Paix, Jacques Seligmann & Fils, Paris, May 1931.

[[underline]]Collection[[/underline]]: H. W. White, London.

A replica of this drawing is in the collection of Ernest Cognacq. 

[[underline]]Height[[/underline]]: 15-1/2" [[underline]]Width[[/underline]]: 11-1/2"
Price: $12,000.00
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Two paintings by Etienne JEURAT (1699—1789). French work of the 18th century.
"Les Charlatans"
"Les Comédiens"

These two delightful pictures were exhibited in May and June, 1930 at the Exhibition des Artistes du Salon de 1737 à la Société Nationale des Beaux Arts au Grand Palais, No. 51 and 52 du catalogue (No. 1962) of Library).

[[underline]]Collection[[/underline]]: Philippe Wiener, P. 17 and 18.

[[underline]]Exhibited[[/underline]]: Opening Exhibition, Springfield Museum, October 1933.

Price: $9,000 for the Pr.