René PORTOCARRERO (1912-1986) Interior with floral saddles and pedestal table, animated by a standing woman, 1944. Mixed media on pencil lines, on paper mounted on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. 74.5 x 58.6 cm. Old restored tears between the pitcher and the vase on the right-hand stand. Provenance: Purchased in Cuba by Roger ROBERT du GARDIER (1906-1991), former French ambassador to Havana from July 1959 to July 1964. Then by descent to the current owner.