Auction sale reference

Balthus (1908-2001) Thérèse sur une banquette oil on board 28 5/8 x 36 ¼ in. (72.7 x 91.9 cm.)

Sold for $19,002,500 at Christie's on May 13, 2019.

Painting of a young person reclining awkwardly across a bench in a red top, dark skirt, and white socks.

Lot description

Balthus (1908-2001) Thérèse sur une banquette signed and dated 'Balthus 1939' (lower left) oil on board 28 5/8 x 36 ¼ in. (72.7 x 91.9 cm.) Painted in 1939

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