Pine Framed Degas Print of Dancers Adjusting Their Slippers
This lot is a printed reproduction of a work attributed to Degas, presented in a pine frame with a cream mount. The subject is a group of dancers bending low to adjust their slippers, a theme the artist returned to frequently in his studies of ballet. The composition is wide and horizontal, with the figures arranged across the centre of the sheet against a pale, muted background. The palette is limited to soft blues, greens and greyish tones, which gives the scene a calm and reflective character. A signature appears in the lower right corner of the print.
Condition and Collectability
The pine frame shows some surface wear and the natural knots typical of the timber, with minor marks visible along the edges. The mount is clean and the print sits neatly within it. As a print rather than an original work, this piece will suit buyers seeking an affordable way to display the subject of Degas’ dancers in a traditional setting. Collectors of ballet imagery and admirers of the Impressionist period may find its restrained colouring and framing of particular interest.
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