Pastel Drawing of a Nude Figure [Y Diey] French Vintage 1973

Pastel Drawing of a Nude Woman, Figure Painting [Yves Diey] French Vintage Signed 1973

[Artist Biography]
◆Artist Name: Yves Diey (1892-1984) Born in Paris, France. Awarded a gold medal at the Salon de Paris in 1942. Known for painting female nudes and portraits, he also frequently depicted landscapes of Spain and Morocco. His prolific output and artistic skill, combined with affordable prices, have earned him high regard among French art dealers. (Artist listed on Wikipedia)
His works are frequently exhibited and sold on overseas auction sites such as Invaluable, Artnet, and eBay. (Please search Google for Yves Diey peintre. Prices range from US$140 to $870.)

[Artwork Details]
◆Title: Unknown (Tentative Title: Nude Woman Looking Away) ◆Signature: Signed lower left
◆Artwork Size: 330mm x 260mm (approximate)
◆Framed Size: 660mm x 540mm x 40mm (approximate)
◆Artwork Condition: Pastel on paper. No noticeable stains or scratches; in relatively good condition considering its age. Please judge from the images.
◆Frame Condition: The wooden frame and back of the frame show signs of age, including scratches, stains, and dents. Rust is visible on the fasteners on the back. Please consider the frame as a bonus. The matting also shows age-related yellowing. The year of creation, 1973, is inscribed below the signature on the back. Please refer to the images for details. Glass is present on the front. No box.
◆Authenticity Guarantee: Authenticity guaranteed.

This piece depicts a woman leaning against something, lost in thought, viewed from the back. It subtly emphasizes the woman's curves and skin tone, rendered in soft, warm colors.
The frame is of a considerable size, making this a striking piece when displayed in a room. As it is over 50 years old, there are visible stains and scratches as mentioned above, and there may be other imperfections not immediately apparent. We appreciate your understanding. Please note that the paperback book in the first photo is for size reference only and is not included.