Artist: Edgar Degas (French, 1834 - 1917). Title: "Jeune femme faisant ses cheveux". Medium: Charcoal, pastel, and estompe drawing on paper. Date: Composed c1890s. Dimensions: Overall size: 8 7/8 x 11 3/16 in. (225 x 284 mm). Lot Note(s): Signed in charcoal, lower left recto; annotated "Atelier Degas" in pen, verso; annotated "Vente I, Lot 58" verso; collector & gallery ink stamps, verso. Drawn on greyish brown wove paper. Overall very good condition without any serious flaws; unobtrusive horizontal fold about 5/8” above unevenly trimmed bottom edge; pinholes upper left and lower right corners; very small fragments of newspaper (?) top edge, verso; presents very well. Provenance: If you have a genuine interest in bidding on this work kindly send an email to: provenance@stanfordauctioneers.com for provenance information and additional image(s). Comment(s): Degas is famous for his charcoal/pastel drawings and oil paintings. He is especially identified with the subjects of dance and women; more than half of his works depict dancers. [30198-2-60000]