Fabienne Verdier (born 1962) La Flèche. 1996. Lithograph. Sight: 550x740, printed in color. Very fine proof on vellum, justified "H.C.", numbered and signed in pencil. Mentions printed in the lower left corner of the sheet: "traverse agence de publicité...". All margins. Edition of 350 proofs. Framed.

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