Lot 31 · Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design
Study for 'La Naissance de Venus', Circa 1920
René Buthaud · pastel and charcoal on paper, with later linen backing, in gilt-wood frame
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- Estimate
- $10,000–$15,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design, New York · 19 December 2013
- Dimensions
- 83½ x 55½ in. (211.5 x 141 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4323255
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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René Buthaud, STUDY FOR 'LA NAISSANCE DE VENUS', CIRCA 1920. Christie's, 19 Dec 2013, lot 31. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4323255.
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René Buthaud, STUDY FOR 'LA NAISSANCE DE VENUS', CIRCA 1920. Christie's, 19 Dec 2013, lot 31. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4323255.
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