Edgar Degas, Ballet Dancer Study
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 31 |
| Estimate | 500.00 - 900.00 USD |
| Auction | International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) Expressive study depicting a ballet dancer viewed from above, rendered with energetic pastel highlights and delicate charcoal linework on toned paper. The composition captures a fleeting moment of movement, emphasizing the graceful posture and flowing costume through a sophisticated interplay of color and draftsmanship. Edgar Degas was one of the most influential artists of the Impressionist movement and is particularly celebrated for his depictions of dancers, theater performers, and modern Parisian life. His innovative compositions and mastery of pastel remain among the most admired achievements of nineteenth-century art. Medium: Pastel, Charcoal, and Mixed Media on Toned Paper. Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches Provenance: Private collection.
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