Willy Thiriar

Head Study Of A Woman

Willy Thiriar

Head Study Of A Woman

 

A beautiful early 20th-century drawing of a woman by French/American painter and illustrator, Willy Thiriar (1889-1965).

This is a fine work with a gentle touch and a true appreciation of the subtle details.

Willy Thiriar lived in Brussels and worked during the early part of the 20th-century. Alongside his paintings and drawings, he also created illustrations and posters for films.

The drawing is signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.

Medium: Pencil and chalk on paper
Overall size: 16” x 20½” / 41cm x 52cm
Year of creation: c. 1930
Provenance: Germany
Condition: Areas of foxing, particularly in the lower left and right. Frame with some age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £1,217 achieved for a landscape painting at auction in 2017.
Our reference: BRV507

Conservation & History

We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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