Marcel Gromaire (1892-1971) The Fish Basket. 1927; Three Peasants. 1930. Etching. 162 x 230 and 179 x 238. Gromaire 71 and 87. Very fine proofs on vellum and white laid paper, numbered and signed in pencil. Light trace of oxidation at the opening of an old passe-partout on the 1st. Full margins. Edition of 30 proofs. Set. 2 p.

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