Attributed Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901). Graphite sketch or drawing on laid paper depicting a figure on a horse. With the artist's signature red stamp along the lower right. The paper watermarked "Original Lourvre Mill." In an ornate giltwood and plaster frame.

Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.

Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as a St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.
Sight; height: 6 1/4 x width: 4 in. Framed; height: 13 x width: 11 in. No tears, losses, or restorations. The sheet is toned. There is a network of foxing/stains along the upper half, visible in the lot listing. Along the verso there are four pieces of tape along each edge. The work is affixed along the upper edge with a piece of clear tape. Some wear to the gilt plaster and wood frame. Some white tape, pictured in the listing, along the verso of the frame has been removed to allow for inspection of the work.