The appraised work appears to be a charcoal drawing possibly executed by French artist Edgar Degas (1834-1917). The work depicts a full-length portrait of a female dancer with her head down and her hand seeming to adjust her costume. The composition is similar to a slightly larger drawing currently in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Art, executed c. 1872-73. Degas is most remembered for his pastel drawings and oil paintings of ballet dancers. He also produced bronze sculptures, prints and drawings. The estimate provided is based on comparables recently offered and sold at auction. The appraised work's size, composition, medium and condition (based on images provided), as well as the artist's current auction market were taken into consideration when determining the estimate. In many cases, pricing for similar examples available on the primary (retail) market vary, and are often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.

Please note: this estimate is contingent on the appraised work's confirmation as an authentic drawing by Edgar Degas and can be adjusted based on additional information and images provided in the future.