Bidspirit auction | Irene Pereira ”Phosphor, Mercurius!” Drawing

Irene Pereira ”Phosphor, Mercurius!” Drawing - Irene Rice Pereira (American, 1902-1971). Ink drawing on paper depicting a nude dancing figure. Titled ”Phosphor! Mercurius!” Dated February 8, 1966 along the lower right. From a sketchbook by the artist gifted to ”Joy” on New Year's Day, 1968. A facsimile copy of the first page of the sketchbook is included with the lot. Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 8 1/8 in. Condition: No major tears, losses, or restorations. Light toning along the edges. Some unevenness to one edge. The work is not framed.