Francis de Erdely "Two Thieves" Signed Charcoal and Ink Drawing, Exhibited 1968 Paintings This rare mixed media piece

This rare mixed media piece by Cotelle affirms his expertise in charcoal

One figurine is skiing down the white snow

The underside showing a piece of wood attached to a bisque "bulb" is the counterbalance that enables the head to move back and forth and the tongue to slide out

so this is one of his earliest pieces

The bronze sits

Francis de Erdely "Two Thieves" Signed Charcoal and Ink Drawing, Exhibited 1968 Paintings This rare mixed media pieceWe are offering a powerful original illustration by the amazing Hungarian born artist, Francis de Erdely titled "Two Thieves" depicting two tortured figures likely facing capital punishment for their crimes. This illustration is an exceptional display of de Erdely's expressive depiction of figures. This piece is done with charcoal, pencil, ink, wash. The label on the back is an exhibition label from the "City Hall of Los Angeles 12" The owner