Bidding contest over gladiator sketch as Edgar Degas’ youthful drawing brings strong interest in Paris auction

Among the many auctions devoted to Old Master, classic and modern works on paper that have been taking place during Paris’ drawings week was Christie's small, single owner auction of drawings from the studio of Edgar Degas.

Offered for sale by his descendants on March 22, virtually all the works were from the earliest year…

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