Jean-Marie HAESSLÉ (born 1939). The four elements: Water; Earth; Fire and Air. Suite of four lithographs. Signed and dated 1972 lower right, justified 15/60 lower left. Sheet size: 51 × 37.5 cm. (Fold broken along entire length on left for one, fold broken on right for another some soiling). Also included: Abstraction in shades of yellow and orange. Lithograph. Signed and dated 1971 and justified 11/60 lower left. 71.5 × 56 cm.

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