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live November 10 | 02:00 PM
Magnin Wedry

64 - LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Twelve Tales as Seen by Théo van Elsen. Fontenay-aux-Roses, Editions Rigal, 1950. In-4. Illustrated edition featuring a frontispiece and 22 etchings by Théo van Elsen. An enriched copy featuring several original drawings by Théo van Elsen in ink and wash, some enhanced with color and accompanied by handwritten notes and texts, as well as an original copperplate engraving. The set is presented in a large slipcase covered in blue moiré silk and red morocco leather, adorned with a rich gilded border; the copperplate is mounted on one of the inner covers. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase.

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€150

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Estimation

€300 - 500

Sale fees

30%

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Twelve Tales as Seen by Théo van Elsen. Fontenay-aux-Roses, Editions Rigal, 1950. In-4. Illustrated edition featuring a frontispiece and 22 etchings by Théo van Elsen. An enriched copy featuring several original drawings by Théo van Elsen in ink and wash, some enhanced with color and accompanied by handwritten notes and texts, as well as an original copperplate engraving. The set is presented in a large slipcase covered in blue moiré silk and red morocco leather, adorned with a rich gilded border; the copperplate is mounted on one of the inner covers. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase.

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Auction details

THÉODORE VAN ELSEN STUDIO - Collection of Modern Engravings [LIVE - DELIVRANCE DROUOT BAGNOLET]
Tuesday, November 10
02:00 PM
14, rue Drouot | Int. 31 - 3e étage
75009 Paris, France

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Magnin Wedry +33 1 47 70 41 41 contact@mw-encheres.com
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 84,000 lots published

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