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Lot 35
Christian Bérard (1902-1949): Damia
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$32,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Oil on canvas, c. 1930, indistinctly signed lower left, lined.
23 3/4 x 28 3/4 in., 29 3/4 x 35 in. (frame).
Note: Damia was a popular cabaret singer in Paris the 1920's and 30's. Admired by Picasso and Cocteau, she was called 'la tragidienne' of song. Her work foreshadowed that of Edith Piaf and she became a cult figure in Parisian lesbian circles.
Condition
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