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Léa Lafugie
Lady of Shanghai, Léa Lafugie (1890-1972)

1920s

$10,736.73
£8,163.69
€9,100
CA$15,018.81
A$16,391.71
CHF 8,609.33
MX$199,084.75
NOK 108,030.83
SEK 101,383.94
DKK 69,313.11

About the Item

Léa Lafugie (1890–1972) was a painter who traveled extensively across Asia. She was renowned for her portraits. She studied at the School of Decorative Arts, followed by the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. With an adventurous and curious spirit, she set off in 1925 on a journey through Asia, visiting countries such as China, India, Tibet, Japan, and the Indochinese Peninsula. During her travels, she created numerous spontaneous portraits of women, capturing them spontaneously. "Lady of Shanghai" Oil on canvas Minor restoration and maintenance work Signed lower left corner From a private collection of French naturalist painters c. 1920s Dimensions H: 65cm; W: 46.5cm (unframed) H: 25.6 in; W: 18.3 in (unframed) H: 76.5cm; W: 57.5cm (framed) H: 30.16 in; W: 22.64 in (framed)
  • Creator:
    Léa Lafugie (1890 - 1972, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1920s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.16 in (76.61 cm)Width: 22.64 in (57.51 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3961stDibs: LU2791217140402

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