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Balthus, Jeune Fille Lisant, circa 1955, graphite on paper© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Jeune Fille Lisant

Balthus (French, 1908–2001) · circa 1955

$43,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £30,291≈ €38,462

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “graphite on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Initialed
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
14 x 18 3/8 in. (35.6 x 46.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010416)
Date
May 10, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
168
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £27,695 – £41,543) (≈ €35,165 – €52,747)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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