Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944) The Dying Man (Pl. 8 of the album of New Times). 1897. Autograph. 340 x 320 mm. Dardel 66. Good proof on laid paper, slightly yellowed. Minor soiling. All margins. Joint : 1) Charles Agard (1856-1914). Les Défricheurs. (Pl. 25 of the album des Temps Nouveaux). 1901. Autograph. 310 x 215 mm. Dardel 84. Very nice proof on cream laid paper. A few light freckles. 2) Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Those who eat black bread (Pl. 26 of the album of the Temps Nouveaux). 1901. Autograph. 460 x 360 mm. Dardel 85. Very nice proof on cream laid paper. Slight dusting at the edges of the sheet. All margins. Set. 3 p.

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