1908-2004, age 95, born queens, new york usa. estée was an american business woman who cofounded a cosmetics company with her husband. she was the only woman on time magazine’s 1998 list of the 20 most influential business geniuses of the 20th century. she received the legion of honor from the french government. both her parents were first generation jewish-americans.

black conté pencil drawing 20x27 inch (51x69 cm) approx.