555. Raphael Soyer (American, b.1899), "Dancer Study", c.1945; ink/buff paper, 19" x 12.5" signed, provenance. Important American artist. Born in Russia, Soyer and his two brothers (both artists) came to the U.S. in 1912. His favorite subject was the female figure, either in the studio or the workplace. He executed many sketches of figures, which are simple, yet reveal the core of the expressive, brushy style which is seen in his major works. 300-500

556. Raphael Soyer (American, b.1899), "Nude Study", c.1945; ink/blue paper, 12.5" x 17", signed, provenance. Important American artist. 300-500

557. William S. Schwartz (Russian/American, 1896-1977), "Nude", c.1928; lithograph, 16" x 15", signed in plate. Important Chicago modernist. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited extensively from the 1920s-60s. His work is found in numerous museum collections. 300-500

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