French School Charcoal Drawing of Classical Nude Sculpture, 1893 (Larger of Two) blackjack framed by lemons on one

framed by lemons on one side and grapes on the other

sturdy condition aside from the loss (or intentional removal perhaps) of the handle

This sculpture to me feels really sincere

This is one of my favorite carved figure I've found

Some ingrained dirt

French School Charcoal Drawing of Classical Nude Sculpture, 1893 (Larger of Two) blackjack framed by lemons on oneI purchased this and a second charcoal drawing from an estate sale here in Ipswich, which their prior owner purchased at a flea market it Paris many years ago. The drawings surely represent two different views of the same sculpture, this frontal view the larger of the two. Clearly it shows some staining and discoloration from a previous framing, but I of course don't mind that enhancement to its aura:) 17 x 11 3 4, charcoal on laid paper. Flaws as