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YUVAL MAHLER b. 1951 (Israeli) Title: Cameldog Riding Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on vellum paper Paper Size: 29 x 67 cm / 11.4 x 26.4 in Image Size: 24 x 61 cm / 9.4 x 24 in Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist “y. mahler” in the lower right margin, and inscribed in pencil “AP” (Artist proof) in the lower left margin. This is an artist proof printed aside the regular limited edition of 275 impressions. Condition: Excellent condition.

LOUIS MARCOUSSIS (1883-1941)

(Ludwik Kazimierz Wladyslaw Markus)

1878 or 1883 Łódź, Poland – 1941, Cusset, France

(Polish/French)

Title: Frontispiece for Planches de Salut, 1931

Technique: Original Hand Signed Etching and Engraving on Chine collé on Arches

Paper size: 32.7 x 42.4 cm / 12.8 x 16.7 in

Image Size: 20 x 23.5 cm / 8 x 9 in

Additional Information: This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marcoussis” in the lower left corner.

It is hand numbered 2/2 and inscribed “3 Etat” (third state, out of three printed) in pencil lower margin.

This is one of the 10 etchings that Marcoussis created for the portfolio “Planches de Salut”.

The portfolio was published by Jeanne Bucher, Paris in a limited edition of 71 copies in which the individaul etchings were not signed.

Our impression is a rare trial proof of the third state (of three). Each one of the states had only two trial proofs that were signed by the artist.

The etchings were printed by Lacourière, Paris in 1931.

Marcoussis took up printmaking again at the beginning of the 1930s.

In Planches de Salut, Marcoussis pays homage to his favorite writers, such as Baudelaire, Dostoevski, Rimbaud, Shakespeare, and Gerard de Nerval.

Literature: Milet, Solange. Louis Marcoussis: Catalogue raisonne de l’oeuvre grave. Copenhague: Forlaget Cordelia, 1991

Reference: Milet 66.

Condition: Very good condition. Some slight discolouration along the edges. Two minor tears on left margin.

LOUIS MARCOUSSIS (1883-1941)
(Ludwik Kazimierz Wladyslaw Markus)
1878 or 1883 Łódź, Poland – 1941, Cusset, France
(Polish/French)

Title: The Balcony (Drawing for Plate I, Planches de Salut), 1930

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Dated Drawing in Pencil on paper laid on vellum paper

Paper size: 30.8 x 40.3 cm / 12.1 x 15.8 in

Image size: 18 x 23.2 cm / 7.1 x 9.2 in

Additional Information: This drawing is Hand Signed “Marcoussis” in the lower left corner.
It is Hand dated next to the signature “1930”.
It is a preparatory drawing for plate I of Planches de Salut, a book of 13 etchings published by Jeanne Bucher and printed by Lacourière, Paris, 1931.
It is inspired by Charles Baudelaire’s poem “The Balcony”, from his famous collections of poems, Fleurs du Mal.
Line 16 from this poem “The night was growing dense like an encircling wall”, appears in the pge preceeding the etching in the portfolio.

The Balcony, by Charles Baudelaire

Mother of memories, mistress of mistresses,
O you, all my pleasure, O you, all my duty!
You’ll remember the sweetness of our caresses,
The peace of the fireside, the charm of the evenings.
Mother of memories, mistress of mistresses!

The evenings lighted by the glow of the coals,
The evenings on the balcony, veiled with rose mist;
How soft your breast was to me! how kind was your heart!
We often said imperishable things,
The evenings lighted by the glow of the coals.

How splendid the sunsets are on warm evenings!
How deep space is! how potent is the heart!
In bending over you, queen of adored women,
I thought I breathed the perfume in your blood.
How splendid the sunsets are on warm evenings!

The night was growing dense like an encircling wall,
My eyes in the darkness felt the fire of your gaze
And I drank in your breath, O sweetness, O poison!
And your feet nestled soft in my brotherly hands.
The night was growing dense like an encircling wall.

I know the art of evoking happy moments,
And live again our past, my head laid on your knees,
For what’s the good of seeking your languid beauty
Elsewhere than in your dear body and gentle heart?
I know the art of evoking happy moments.

Those vows, those perfumes, those infinite kisses,
Will they be reborn from a gulf we may not sound,
As rejuvenated suns rise in the heavens
After being bathed in the depths of deep seas?
— O vows! O perfumes! O infinite kisses!

Translated by: William Aggeler, The Flowers of Evil (Fresno, CA: Academy Library Guild, 1954)

Note: Marcoussis took up printmaking again at the beginning of the 1930s.
In Planches de Salut, with an introduction by Tristan Tzara, Marcoussis pays homage to his favorite writers, such as Baudelaire, Dostoevski, Rimbaud, Shakespeare, and Gerard de Nerval.
The term ‘planche de salut’ is slang for ‘long plank to salvation’.

Literature: Milet, Solange. Louis Marcoussis: Catalogue raisonne de l’oeuvre grave. Copenhague: Forlaget Cordelia, 1991
Reference: Milet 67

Condition: Very good condition. Some minor foxing mainly in the margins.

LOUIS MARCOUSSIS (1883-1941)
(Ludwik Kazimierz Wladyslaw Markus)
Łódź, Poland 1878/1883 – 1941 Cusset, France (Polish/French)

Title: Planches de Salut, 1931

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Book on Japon Imperial paper, including a Suite of 13 Hand Signed and Numbered Etchings on Japan laid on Arches paper, and 3 Hand Signed and Numbered Etchings on Arches vellum paper

Paper size: 31 x 40.5 cm / 12.2 x 16 in

Additional Information: This work comprises of the complete portfolio from the deluxe edition of ten (numbered 2-11), published by Jeanne Bucher and printed by Lacourière, Paris 1931.
including:
1. The book of 13 etchings with frontispiece, en-tête, ten plates and cul-de-lampe, on Japon Imperial paper.
It is Hand Signed “Marcoussis” in black ink on the justification page.
It is also Hand Numbered in black ink “3” of an edition of 10 numbered 2-11.
2. Additional suite: This Deluxe Edition included an additional suite of all the 13 etchings, on Japon appliqué supported on Arches.
Each one of the etchings is Hand Signed in pencil “Marcoussis” at the lower right margin.
They are also each is Hand Numbered in pencil numbered “3/11” on the lower left margin.
3. Finally, this edition includes three different states of plate I (first, second and third state), on Arches, each Hand signed in pencil and Hand numbered 2/2. There were only 2 impressions of each state.

Note: Marcoussis took up printmaking again at the beginning of the 1930s.
In Planches de Salut, with an introduction by Tristan Tzara, Marcoussis pays homage to his favorite writers, such as Baudelaire, Dostoevski, Rimbaud, Shakespeare, and Gerard de Nerval.
The term ‘planche de salut’ is slang for ‘long plank to salvation’.

Literature: Milet, Solange. Louis Marcoussis: Catalogue raisonne de l’oeuvre grave. Copenhague: Forlaget Cordelia, 1991
Reference: Milet 66-78

Condition: Very good condition. Some foxing and time staining, mainly in the margins. Some slight discolouration along the edges.

MARINO MARINI 1901-1980
Pistoia, Italy 1901-1980 Viareggio, Italy (Italian)

Title: Graphic Work / Opera Grafica, 1972

1. Impressions/ Impressioni, 1959
2. Emotion of the Scene / Motività della Scena, 1960
3. Emotion of the Theatre / Motività del Teatro, 1960
4. Meeting / Incontro, 1961
5. The Curtain Call / La Ribalta, 1964
6. Acrobatics /Acrobazie, 1966
7. Scomposition / Scomposizione, 1967
8. Three Dances / Tre Danze, 1968
9. Happy Game / Gioco Felice, 1968
10. Apparition /Apparizione, 1968
11. Juggler Game / Gioco del Giocoliere, 1969
12. Idea of Virginity / Idea della Verginità, 1969
13. Tamburlano, 1969
14. Miracle / Miracolo, 1969
15. Harlequins Game / Gioco di Arlecchini, 1970
16. Idea of the Miracle / Idea del Miracolo, 1970
17. Happy Trio / Trio Felice, 1970
18. Imagination / Immaginazione, 1970
19. Gap / Spaccatura, 1971
20. Guerriero / Warrior, 1971

Technique: Portfolio of 20 Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etchings and Drypoints on BFK Rives paper and Arches wove paper

Paper Size: 69.8 x 50.4 cm / 27.5 x 19.8 in

Passepartout Size: 74 x 54 cm / 29.1 x 21.3 in

Portfolio Size: 75 x 55 cm / 29.5 x 21.7 in

Additional information: This portfolio includes 20 original hand signed and numbered etchings and drypoints on copper or zinc plates.
Each impression is hand signed in pencil “Marino” on the lower right margins and hand numbered “IX/XX” (9/20) on the lower left margins. Each impression is also individually mounted and numbered on the justification.
The paper bears the printer blindstamp in the lower left part, beside the signature.
Printed and published in Milan by Luigi De Tullio in 1972 in an edition of 20 numbered in Roman numerals. There was a further edition of 60, numbered 1 to 60, and an edition of 5 exemplars out of trade, marked as A, B, C, D, E.
Each impression is mounted in a passepartout and all them are inside a hard case portfolio made from boar leather with editorial slipcover.
There is also text by Franco Russi and biographic notes by Mascherpa.

Condition: Excellent condition. Portfolio case with some minor scuffs, scrapes and tears to the outer edges.

MARTIN
20th Century (French)

Le Bas Bouvier – 1925-30
Original Lithograph

Title : Le Bas Bouvier.

Technique : Original Lithograph on wove paper.

Paper size : 31 x 24 cm / 12.2 x 9.5 inch.

Additional Information : The Lithograph is Signed in the plate by the artist “Martin” at the lower right.

Condition : Very Good Condition. Tape remainings on the reverse.

Technique : Original Hand watercolored Lithograph on Vellum d´Arches paper.

Paper size : 48 X 65 cm / 18.9 X 25.6 inch.

Additional Information : This original lithograph is Hand Signed in pencil by the artist “Andre Masson” at the lower right margin.
It is also Hand Colored with watercolor by Masson himself.
This paper also bears the dry stamp of “Atelier Andre Masson” in the lower left corner.

Condition : Very Good condition. Handling creases in the margins. Slight burning to the lower and upper right edges. Light surface dirt.

HENRI MATISSE 1869-1954
(Emile Benoît)
Le Cateau-Cambrésis 1869-1954 Nice (French)

Title: Standing Dancer, Leaning, from: Ten Dancers | Danseuse debout, accoudée, Dix Danseuses, 1925/26

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph on Arches Wove Paper

Paper size: 50.1 x 32.4 cm. / 19.7 x 12.8 in.
Image size: 46 x 28 cm. / 18.1 x 11 in.

Additional Information: This original lithograph is signed in pencil by the artist “Henri Matisse.” at the lower right margin.
The work is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 130, above the signature.
This lithograph was printed by Atelier Duchâtel, Paris in a limited edition of 130 numbered impressions on Arches paper. There were also five impressions on Chine applique and 15 on Japan paper and a small number of proofs before the edition.
It was published by Editions de la Galerie d’Art Contemporain, Paris in 1927.
The paper bears the Arches watermark in the left margin.

Note:
The Dix Danseuses [Ten Dancers] suite by Matisse is considered one of the finest collections of this subject matter by any of the Impressionist artists. The suite depicts a single model in the same dress and distinctive pearls, in a variety of poses. All of which are at ease, the dancer at rest. The subject of the ballet attracted Matisse like many of the Impressionists. The preface for this suite of ten lithographs was written by the respected art critic Waldemar George [Waldemar Jarocinski], who was a leading supporter of the Modernist movement and École de Paris.

Provenance: Fujikawa Galleries Inc., Osaka

Literature: Duthuit C. (1983). Henri Matisse: Catalogue Raisonné de L’Oeuvre Grave Tome II, Paris.
Reference: Duthuit 482

Condition: Very good condition. Pale time-staining across the image. Areas of scattered foxing across the sheet. The upper right corner with a soft fold.

HENRI MATISSE 1869-1954 (Emile Benoît)

Le Cateau-Cambrésis 1869-1954 Nice (French)

Title: Frontal Nude, Right Leg Folded | Nu de face, jambe droite repliée, 1929

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching on Chine Appliqué on Arches Wove Paper

Paper size: 38 x 28 cm. / 15 x 11 in.

Image size: 15 x 11.1 cm. / 5.9 x 4.4 in.

Additional Information: This original etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Henri Matisse” in the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 25, above the signature. There were also three épreuves d’essai [working proofs]and a further three impressions after the plate was scored.

Literature: Duthuit C. (1983). Henri Matisse: Catalogue Raisonné de L’Oeuvre Grave Tome II, Paris. Reference: Duthuit 199

Condition: Good condition. The lower sheet with a heavy horizontal fold. Two areas of mineral staining from previous framing in the left sheet edge.