The Prince – 1954
Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph
Title: The Prince
Technique: Original Lithograph on vellum paper.
Paper size: 56.5 x 38 cm / 22.2 x 15 in
Additional Information : This Lithograph is Hand Signed in pencil by the artist “Esteve” at the lower right margin,
and also Hand Numbered in pencil “163/220” at the lower left margin.
This Lithograph was printed in 1954 in a limited edition of 220 hand signed and numbered impressions.
The paper bears the blind stamp of Guilde de la Gravure at the lower left corner.
Literature: Maurice Estève. L’Ouvre gravé. Catalogue raisonné, by Monique Prudhomme-Estève and Hans Moestrup, Copenhague 1986.
Reference: Prudhomme & Moestrup No. 19.
Condition: Good Condition. Discoloration of the paper. Time staining. Tape stains on the reverse. Light creases in the paper and the corners.
JEAN FAUTRIER 1898-1964
Paris 1898-1964 Châtenay-Malabry, Seine-et-Oise (French)
Title: Five Trees, 1927
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching with Aquatint on thin paper
Paper Size: 13.5 x 15 cm / 5.3 x 5.9 in
Image Size: 11.5 x 13.3 cm / 4.5 x 5.2 in
Additional Information: This etching with aquatint is hand Signed in pencil at the lower right margin.
It also bears an inscription in pencil “e.a” at the lower left margin.
This is probably a rare trial or printer proof that was printed before the regular edition of 25 signed and numbered impressions on Japan and 50 signed and numbered impressions on Vellum paper.
Our impression has a background plate that seems to be lacking from the final edition.
The edition was printed by Jacques David and published by Jean Couturier, Paris in 1927.
Literature:
1. Mason, Rainer Michael; Seibel, Castor; Stalter, Marcel-André. 1986. Jean Fautrier – Les Estampes. Genève: Cabinet des Estampes,
Reference: Mason 28
2. Tuchel, Hand Gerd. 1973. Jean Fautrier: Catalogue Raissone. Hamburg: Kunstverein.
Reference: Tuchel 123.
Condition: Some foxing throughout. A tear at the botton edge of the paper, approx 6 cms from the lower left corner. Three tape marks remain verso. small tears in the margins.
Technique : Original Etching on “Paul Massey” paper.
Paper Size : 38 X 28 cm / 15 X 11 inch.
Plate Size : 24 X 16.5 cm / 9.5 X 6.5 inch.
Additional Information : This work is Hand Signed in pencil in the lower right margin “Feder”.
And also signed in the plate with the artist initials “AF”at the lower right corner of the plate.
The paper bears the watermark of “Paul Massey” paper.
Condition : Good condition, time staining and foxing spots mainly in the margins of the paper.
Technique: Original Hand Signed Etching on “Paul Massey” paper
Paper size: 38 x 28 cm. / 15 x 11 in.
Image size: 23.3 x 17.8 cm. / 9.1 x 7 in.
Additional Information: This work is hand signed in pencil in the lower left margin “Feder”.
It is also inscribed in pencil “Epreuve d’artiste” (Artist Proof) in the lower right margin.
The work is furthermore signed in the plate with the artist’s initials “AF” at the lower left of the image.
This wok was probably printed by the artist in a small edition in France in the 1920’s or 1930’s.
Condition: Good condition, time staining and foxing spots mainly in the margins of the paper
Title: The Old Collier | Der alte Kohlenarbeiter, 1921
Technique: Original Hand Signed Drypoint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 27 x 19.5 cm. / 10.6 x 7.7 in.
Image size: 21.5 x 15 cm. / 8.5 x 5.9 in.
Additional Information: This drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Felixmuller” at the lower right margin.
It is also signed with the artist’s monogram in the plate “FM” in the lower left image.
Our impression is proof aside from the standard edition of 100 signed and numbered impressions, printed in 1921.
It was published by Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Leipzig, and printed by Walter Kunzel, Dresden.
It was published as a contribution to the Jahrbuch der Jungen Kunst, Vol II in 1921.
The paper bears the printer’s ink stamp, verso.
Literature: Söhn G. (1975). Conrad Felixmüller: Das Graphische Werk 1912-1974. Düsseldorf: Edition GS.
Reference: Söhn 257
Condition: Very good condition. A small area of red paint at the upper left platemark.
LEONOR FINI
Buenos Aires 1908 – 1996 Paris
Girl´s Face
Original Hand Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph
Title : Girl´s Face
Technique : Original Color Lithograph on Vellum paper.
Paper Size : 65 X 48,5 cm / 25.6 X 19.1 in.
Additional Information : This work is Hand Signed in pencil by the artist “Leonor Fini” in the lower right,
as well as Hand Numbered in pencil “46/80”.
The Color Lithograph was printed in a limited edition of just 80 impressions.
Condition : Foxing stains all over the paper, except of the lower part. Discoloration of the margins and upper part of the image. see the images.
LEONOR FINI 1908 – 1996
Title: Book Destruction
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Color Etching with margins on Japon paper.
Paper Size: 41 x 25 cm / 16.1 x 9.8 in
Image Size: 14 x 9 cm / 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Additional Information: This work is Hand signed in pencil by the artist “Leonor Fini” in the lower right corner,
as well as hand Numbered in pencil “12/38” at the lower left margin.
The Etching was printed in a limited edition of only 38 hand signed and numbered impressions on Japan paper.
Condition: Very Good Condition condition. Some foxing stains in the margins.
LEONOR FINI 1908-1996
Buenos Aires 1908-1996 Paris
Title: The Tragedy of Orpheus / Die Tragodie Des Orpheus, 1982
Technique: Hand Signed and Numbered Portfolio with 10 Original Etchings in colours on vellum paper
Paper Size: 53 x 37.5 cm / 20.8 x 14.8 in
Plate Size: 34.5 x 26 cm / 13.1 x 10.2 in
(The first etching of the 10 has a different plate size: 14 x 10 cm / 5.5 x 4 in)
Additional Information: This portfolio includes 10 original etchings by Leonor Fini and text and poems by Rudolf Hagelstange.
It was printed in 1982 in a limited edition of 250 examplares by Daneil Moret, Paris.
The portfolio is covered with a brown fabric cover.
It includes except of the 47 pages of text and poems by Rudolf Hagelstange 10 Original hand signed color Etchings by Leonor Fini.
All the Etchings are Hand Signed and Numbered on a full separate pages without any text.
The Etchings are Hand Signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right margin “Leoner Fini” and Numbered in pencil “143/250”.
The justification page of the portfolio is hand signed in pencil by Leoner Fini and by Rudolf Hagelstange.
The Etchings are printed on loose pages separate from the book so they can be individaully framed.
Published by edition List, Munchen in 1982.
Condition: Excellent condition.
LEONOR FINI
1908-1996 Buenos Aires
1908 – 1996 Paris (Argentine/French)
Title: Passers-by | Les Passants, ca. 1970
Technique: Original Hand Signed and numbered Lithograph in Colours on simili-Japan
Paper Paper size: 52 x 72.5 cm. / 20.5 x 28.5 in.
Additional Information: This lithograph in colours is hand signed in ink by the artist “Leonor Fini” at the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil “64/75” at the lower left margin. It was printed in a limited edition of 75 impressions.
Condition: Good condition. Signature very slightly faded. Pale staining around the image. Heavy folds in the upper left corner. Remnants of hinging tape along the upper sheet edge, verso.
