Karel appel (1921-2006) pastel drawing on paper "composition with a nude woman," pastel signed lower left bearing a dedication "for j chantarel july 20, 1944" dimensions: 42 x 32 cm provenance: collection of jacques chantarel, a close friend of the artist who helped found the cobra group (the international circle of experimental artists in 1948) a certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution