49. 49AR YVES BRAYER (1907-1990) Monkeys signed 'Yves Brayer' (lower left); inscribed '3/II 3 2' (reverse) watercolour, gouache and graphite on paper 28.2 x 22.1 cm. This work is an illustration model for the book "L'île Mystérieuse" by Jules Verne. We would like to thank Olivier Brayer for the information he provided about this work. Provenance Sale, Tajan, Paris, 28 November- 8 December 2002, lot 20. Private collection, France (acquired in this sale).