Alexandre IACOVLEFF (1887–1938) - Lot 92

Lot n° 92
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Alexandre IACOVLEFF (1887–1938) - Lot 92
Alexandre IACOVLEFF (1887–1938) Portrait of Anita Lopez (known as Sou Sou), Chios, 1936. Red chalk and pencil on paper, signed, inscribed, dated, and dedicated in the lower left corner: “To Sou Sou and viva Chios! Piripe, August 20, 1936.” Height: 37.3 cm Width: 27.6 cm Always recognizable by her bow ties, Anita—nicknamed Sou Sou—often posed for the artist. As a model young girl, an attentive reader, a Girl Scout leader… There was a deep bond between Alexandre Iacovleff and Anita Lopez, as evidenced by the dedication to “Sou Sou” and the signature “Piripe,” a nickname reserved for friends. We thank Ms. Caroline Haardt de La Baume, an expert on the work of Alexandre Iacovleff, for writing this entry. This lot will be included in the Alexandre Iacovleff catalog raisonné currently in preparation. 3 Portrait of Anita Lopez, 1927, red chalk, 64 x 50 cm, Signed, dated, and located (Paris) on the reverse. D.R. 4 Study for the Portrait of Anita Lopez Reading, 1927, pastel, red chalk, and charcoal. 82 x 63 cm, signed, dated, and located in Paris, inscribed D.R. 5 Portrait of Anita Lopez Reading, 1927, oil, 91.5 x 72 cm, D.R. Expert: Cabinet Perrazzone Brun
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