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THÉODORE VAN ELSEN STUDIO - Collection of Modern Engravings [LIVE - DELIVRANCE DROUOT BAGNOLET]

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Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

1 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 18 drawings in black ink and gray wash on paper, including a portrait of a woman, a soldier in uniform, an Ottoman figure, and various other subjects. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 16 x 13 to 17 x 28 cm.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

2 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 37 drawings in black ink and gray wash on paper, consisting mainly of studies of female nudes or illustration sketches, some of which are marked with the initials “LP” for Lutine Prinsen (the artist’s last partner) and “BR” for Brigitte (the artist’s daughter). Red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN” on 36 drawings. Approximately 28 x 23 to 34 x 25 cm.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A set of approximat

3 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A set of approximately 8 drawings in black ink and gray wash on paper, featuring village scenes. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 25 x 26 to 33 x 27 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

4 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 20 ink and wash drawings on paper, some accompanied by handwritten text by the artist. Approximately 21 x 14 to 32 x 26 cm.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

5 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 45 drawings on paper in ink, graphite, or pastel, including costume studies and illustration sketches. Approximately 16 x 15 to 32 x 21 cm.

Estimation

140 - 180 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

6 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 39 drawings in black ink and gray wash on paper, including interior scenes and illustration sketches. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 33 x 25 cm.

Estimation

120 - 160 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

7 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 13 drawings in black ink, gray wash, or charcoal on paper, including studies of faces, a portrait of a woman, and a self-portrait of Van Elsen in front of an easel. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 23 x 23 to 33 x 24 cm.

Estimation

40 - 50 €

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8 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 41 pencil drawings, including portraits of women, facial studies, and various subjects. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 22 x 15 to 32 x 22 cm.

Estimation

120 - 160 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

9 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 37 pencil drawings, including studies of nudes, faces, and portraits. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 23 x 16 cm.

Estimation

100 - 120 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Man Seated on a Ben

10 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Man Seated on a Bench. Charcoal on paper, signed lower left. Also included: Man in a Cap. Ink on paper. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 32 x 26 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

11 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 21 ink and mixed-media drawings on paper, including a woman wearing a hat, dancers, and portraits of women. Most are on handwritten letters. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 20 x 20 to 31 x 26 cm.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

12 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 8 handwritten letters and drawings in ink and wash. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 23 x 20 cm and 32 x 24 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A sketchbook contai

13 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A sketchbook containing approximately 25 pasted drawings. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 32 x 24 cm.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Two drawings on pap

14 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Two drawings on paper. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Notes in the margins. 33 x 25 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

15 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 17 drawings created for the press, in ink and mixed media on paper, some of which explore the theme of art. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 20 x 17 to 31 x 25 cm.

Estimation

50 - 60 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

16 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 13 drawings in ink and mixed media on paper, intended for publication. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 24 x 16 to 27 x 20 cm.

Estimation

40 - 50 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

17 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 35 ink and mixed-media drawings on paper, intended for the press, including a guillotine, a painter, and a drinker. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 22 x 17 to 32 x 26 cm.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

18 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 58 ink and mixed-media drawings on paper, intended for publication, including a woman with a pistol, portraits, and humorous drawings. 25 x 23 to 33 x 27 cm.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A significant colle

19 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A significant collection of approximately 55 humorous newspaper cartoons titled “Le dessin d’Elsen” that appeared in the newspaper Le Hérisson. Approximately 15 x 12 cm. Included is a sheet featuring prints by the artist.

Estimation

100 - 120 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Two sketchbooks of

20 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Two sketchbooks of humorous press cartoons, including numerous cut-outs, for the newspapers “Le Hérisson” and “Le Parisien.” Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 29 x 24 cm.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of ill

21 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of illustrations created for the Grand-Guignol theater in Paris.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Two bound notebooks

22 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Two bound notebooks containing photocopies of his correspondence with his friend, the Dutch Impressionist painter Henk van Leeuwen (1890–1972). 30 x 22 cm.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Correspondence with

23 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Correspondence with his friend, the Dutch Impressionist painter Henk van Leeuwen (1890–1972). Approximately 29 documents, including letters illustrated with ink and wash drawings depicting female nudes. 12 x 15 to 28 x 21 cm.

Estimation

90 - 120 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

24 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 36 pieces of correspondence, including letters illustrated with ink and wash drawings depicting female nudes. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 22 x 23 to 28 x 23 cm.

Estimation

100 - 120 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

25 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 30 letters in Dutch, illustrated with ink and wash drawings of female nudes, drinkers, and satirical figures. 26 x 22 to 32 x 22 cm.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

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26 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 20 letters in Dutch, illustrated with ink and wash drawings of female figures. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 28 x 22 cm.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

27 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 29 letters in Dutch, illustrated with ink and wash drawings of male figures. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 30 x 23 cm.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

28 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 28 letters in Dutch, primarily illustrated with ink and wash drawings of female portraits. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 28 x 22 cm.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) 4 letters in French

29 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) 4 letters in French illustrated with female figures and a clown. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” 19 x 14 to 27 x 20 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

30 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 20 letters in French between the artist and André Derve, illustrated with female figures and men in suits. Approximately 28 x 20 cm.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Approximately 12 le

31 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Approximately 12 letters to Mr. Zingle, illustrated with portraits and figures. Approximately 27 x 22 cm.

Estimation

40 - 50 €

A collection of approximately 10 handwritten lette

32 - A collection of approximately 10 handwritten letters sent by Mr. Zingle to Théodore VAN ELSEN, dated 1952. Approximately 21 x 14 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

A collection of approximately 22 handwritten lette

33 - A collection of approximately 22 handwritten letters sent by Brigitte to her father, Théodore VAN ELSEN, most of which are dated 1959 and 1960. Approximately 20 x 14 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

A collection of approximately 20 paper documents r

34 - A collection of approximately 20 paper documents relating to the artist’s private life, including letters from his daughter, business cards, and various other documents.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

35 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 21 drypoint engravings and 2 reproductions on paper, including nudes, soldiers, and tavern scenes. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 24 x 14 to 33 x 26 cm.

Estimation

50 - 70 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A substantial colle

36 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A substantial collection of blank postcards and greeting cards by Géo Fournier.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

A collection of photographs of van Elsen in his st

37 - A collection of photographs of van Elsen in his studio, business cards, and various documents.

Estimation

20 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

38 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 8 documents, including a self-portrait, portraits of women, and illustration sketches. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 17 x 14 to 41 x 32 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

39 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 10 letters addressed to Henk van Leeuwen (1890–1972), illustrated with ink and wash drawings of figures, including female nudes and seated men. Some bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 35 x 15 to 40 x 30 cm. Included are 2 drawings mounted on cardboard.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

40 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 6 handwritten letters in French addressed to Mr. Zingle, illustrated with ink and wash drawings, including a portrait of a woman, a portrait of a man, and a Javanese man. Approximately 33 x 24 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

41 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 10 handwritten letters in Dutch, illustrated with ink and wash drawings depicting female nudes, a woman in a dress, and a portrait. Some bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 35 x 25 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A set of approximat

42 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A set of approximately 14 red chalk drawings of female nudes. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 30 x 25 cm.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

3 copies of the newspaper *Het Vaderland*, dated A

43 - 3 copies of the newspaper Het Vaderland, dated April 8, 1961, with a front-page article about Théodore VAN ELSEN.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) 3 ink and wash draw

44 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) 3 ink and wash drawings on paper, including a reclining man, a portrait of a woman, and a dance scene. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 34 x 26 cm. Included with this lot: Nicolas EEKMAN (1889–1973). Les Bergers, 1925. Woodcut, signed in the lower right and bearing a stamp in the lower left. Label on the back. Approximately 28 x 33 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

45 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 10 ink and wash drawings on paper, including female nudes, a landscape with a cart, and a woman in an armchair. Red stamp from the studio sale: “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Some are marked with the initials “LP” for Lutine Prinsen (the artist’s last partner) and “BR” for Brigitte (the artist’s daughter). Approximately 36 x 27 to 40 x 31 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

46 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 30 ink and wash drawings on paper intended for publication. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 37 x 22 to 40 x 27 cm.

Estimation

80 - 100 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

47 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 18 ink and wash drawings enhanced with pencil and pastel, including a portrait of a woman smoking a cigarette, an elegant woman in a dress, female nudes, a man in a suit, and various other subjects. Most bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 30 x 25 to 36 x 31 cm.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

48 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 7 ink and wash drawings featuring female nudes, a woman wearing a hat, and various other subjects. Approximately 24 x 20 to 28 x 30 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of app

49 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) A collection of approximately 11 works, including ink drawings, drypoint engravings, and a photograph titled “The Model in the Artist’s Studio.” Some bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 33 x 25 to 45 x 30 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Set consisting of a

50 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Set consisting of a lithograph and 3 newspaper pages.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) 7 lithographs for t

51 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) 7 lithographs for the magazine “Le Grand Guignol” on the theme of the deadly sins. Approximately 37 x 29 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

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52 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Set of approximately 11 black-and-white lithographs. Some bear a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 27 x 23 to 36 x 29 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Set of approximatel

53 - Théodore VAN ELSEN (1896–1961) Set of approximately 4 black lithographs, including female nudes. One bears a red stamp from the studio sale reading “ATELIER Théo VAN ELSEN.” Approximately 33 x 26 cm.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

A set of 15 issues of the French humor magazine “R

54 - A set of 15 issues of the French humor magazine “Ridendo,” founded in 1934 and aimed at the medical community, featuring illustrations by Théodore VAN ELSEN. 27 x 21 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

A set of 28 issues of the French humor magazine “R

55 - A set of 28 issues of the French humor magazine “Ridendo,” founded in 1934 and aimed at the medical community, featuring illustrations by Théodore VAN ELSEN. 27 x 21 cm.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

A set of 12 issues of the French humor magazine “R

56 - A set of 12 issues of the French humor magazine “Ridendo,” founded in 1934 and aimed at the medical community. 27 x 21 cm.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

A collection of approximately 22 issues of the Fre

57 - A collection of approximately 22 issues of the French newspaper “La Vie parisienne,” founded in 1863. Some feature illustrations by Théodore VAN ELSEN. 31 x 24 cm.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

OUR STRUGGLE. Two copies of the bimonthly magazine

58 - OUR STRUGGLE. Two copies of the bimonthly magazine published in 1943. Illustration by Théodore VAN ELSEN on the front cover. 24 x 19 cm.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

A collection of approximately 13 magazines, includ

59 - A collection of approximately 13 magazines, including “Le Cri de Paris,” “La Petite Illustration,” and “La Race et les Mœurs.”

Estimation

10 - 20 €

3 copies of the newspaper “Le Rire” and one copy o

60 - 3 copies of the newspaper “Le Rire” and one copy of “L’Assiette au beurre.”

Estimation

10 - 20 €

A collection of approximately 49 issues of the Fre

61 - A collection of approximately 49 issues of the French humor magazine “Ridendo,” founded in 1934 and aimed at the medical community, featuring illustrations by Théodore VAN ELSEN. 27 x 21 cm.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

62 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, 3 vols., in-4, modern black half-shagreen, ribbed spine, covers and spine preserved, 3 frontispieces, including 1 portrait. The volume is illustrated with black lithographs by van Elsen, both within the text and as inserts. Limited edition of 230 numbered copies; this is one of the 20 first-edition copies on Arches vellum, featuring 2 original drawings and 2 sets of illustrations. This copy is enhanced with 4 additional drawings signed b

Estimation

200 - 300 €

FRANCE (Anatole). *Crainquebille*, Paris, Pierre B

63 - FRANCE (Anatole). Crainquebille, Paris, Pierre Bricage, 1952, 1 folio volume, modern black shagreen binding, smooth spine with gold lettering. The book is illustrated with original wash-on-stone compositions by Théo van Elsen, both within the text and as separate plates. Limited edition of 60 copies. This copy is enhanced with an original drawing featuring a signed autograph dedication by the artist, placed at the center of an illustrated composition. Some foxing and scuffing on the binding.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Twelve Tales as Seen by Thé

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, adorn

Estimation

300 - 500 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*. I. *Gueux

65 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux. I. Gueux de Paris; II. Gueux des champs; III. Nous autres gueux. Paris, Bibliamis, 1949–1950. 3 vols., in-4, loose-leaf, in padded covers, with the publisher’s folders and cases. An illustrated edition featuring numerous original black-and-white lithographs by Théo van Elsen, both within the text and as inserts, with frontispieces. Printed on Arches vellum. Volume I, Gueux de Paris, a van Elsen copy, enriched with 3 original drawings, a suite

Estimation

200 - 300 €

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66 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, 3 vols. in-4, loose sheets, in folders and slipcases. Original illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 38; each of the three volumes is accompanied by a set of plates with notes. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the covers and slipcases.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

67 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, 3 vols., in-4, loose sheets, in folders and slipcases. Original black-and-white illustrations by Théo van Elsen. I. Gueux de Paris; II. Gueux des champs; III. We, the Beggars. Some wear, scuffs, and soiling on the covers and slipcases.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

68 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, 3 vols., in-4, loose sheets, in folders and slipcases. Original illustrations by Théo van Elsen. I. Gueux de Paris; II. Gueux des champs; III. We, the Beggars. Copies without the supplementary sheets. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the covers and slipcases.

Estimation

50 - 70 €

FRANCE (Anatole). *Crainquebille*. Paris: Pierre B

69 - FRANCE (Anatole). Crainquebille. Paris: Pierre Bricage, 1952. Folio, loose-leaf, with an illustrated, padded cover, publisher’s folder, and slipcase. Illustrated edition featuring 37 original stone-wash drawings by Théo van Elsen. Limited edition of 60 copies. Artist’s copy by Théo van Elsen, enhanced with an original drawing in three pencils and accompanied by a set of prints on Japanese paper with annotations. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

FRANCE (Anatole). *Crainquebille*. Paris: Pierre B

70 - FRANCE (Anatole). Crainquebille. Paris: Pierre Bricage, 1952. Folio, loose-leaf, with an illustrated, padded cover, publisher’s folder, and slipcase. Illustrated edition featuring 37 original stone-wash drawings by Théo van Elsen. Limited edition of 60 copies. Copy no. 54/60, without the original three-pencil drawing. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

50 - 70 €

FRANCE (Anatole). *Crainquebille*. Paris: Pierre B

71 - FRANCE (Anatole). Crainquebille. Paris: Pierre Bricage, 1952. Folio, loose-leaf, with a padded cover, publisher’s folder, and slipcase. Illustrated edition featuring original artwork by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 33/60, enhanced with an original drawing in three pencils and a dedication by Léon Vernier. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

FRANCE (Anatole). *Crainquebille*. Paris: Pierre B

72 - FRANCE (Anatole). Crainquebille. Paris: Pierre Bricage, 1952. Folio, loose-leaf, with a padded cover, publisher’s folder, and slipcase. Illustrated edition featuring original artwork by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 20/60, enhanced with an original drawing in three pencils. Some wear and soiling on the slipcase.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

VOLTAIRE. Candide. 1 copy illustrated by Théo van

73 - VOLTAIRE. Candide. 1 copy illustrated by Théo van Elsen, in loose sheets, with protective covers and cases. Copy no. 81/100, featuring 2 original drawings by the artist and accompanied by a supplement. A supplement to the same work is included. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcases.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

VOLTAIRE. *Candide, or Optimism*, Paris, Jean Pors

74 - VOLTAIRE. Candide, or Optimism, Paris, Jean Porson, 1952. Folio, loose-leaf, in a slipcase and box. 46 original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. This copy comes with a set of plates with annotations; the book and the set of plates are housed in two separate slipcases. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcases.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). *The Unknown Masterpiece*, Par

75 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece, Paris, André Derué, 1957. Folio, loose sheets, in a folder and slipcase. 34 original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Printed in an edition of 185 copies on large Rives vellum. Copy no. 41, accompanied by a suite with annotations. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). *The Unknown Masterpiece*. Fol

76 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece. Folio, loose-leaf, in a slipcase and case. Illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 24/160, accompanied by a print set. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). *The Unknown Masterpiece*. Fol

77 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece. Folio, loose-leaf, in a slipcase and case. Illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 59/160, accompanied by a print set. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). *The Unknown Masterpiece*. Fol

78 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece. Folio, loose-leaf, in a slipcase and case. Illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 58/160, accompanied by a print set. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece. Folio

79 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece. Folio, loose-leaf, in a slipcase and case. Illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 83/250. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and case.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

MAINDRON (Maurice). *Le Tournoi de Vauplassans*, P

80 - MAINDRON (Maurice). Le Tournoi de Vauplassans, Paris, Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1949. In-4, loose-leaf, with a filled-in cover, folder, and slipcase. 57 original etchings by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 53/160, accompanied by a suite with notes on old Japanese paper. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

MAINDRON (Maurice). *Le Tournoi de Vauplassans*, P

81 - MAINDRON (Maurice). Le Tournoi de Vauplassans, Paris: Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1949. In-4, loose-leaf, in a folder and slipcase. Illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 37/160, no further numbers. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

MAINDRON (Maurice). *The Tournament of Vauplassans

82 - MAINDRON (Maurice). The Tournament of Vauplassans, Paris, Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1949. Quarto, loose-leaf, in a slipcase and case. Illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 28/160, accompanied by a Japanese-style print set. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and case.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

ROLLAND (Romain). *Colas Breugnon. Bonhomme vit en

83 - ROLLAND (Romain). Colas Breugnon. Bonhomme vit encore, Paris, Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1946. 2 vols., in-4, loose-leaf, in padded covers, folders, and slipcases. 74 original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Copies nos. 38/200 and 104/200 on Arches pure-fiber vellum. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the folders and cases.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Twelve Tales Illustrated by

84 - LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Twelve Tales Illustrated by Théo van Elsen, Fontenay-aux-Roses, Editions Rigal, 1950. 2 copies, in-4, loose sheets, in folders and cases. Frontispiece and 22 etchings by Théo van Elsen. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the folders and cases.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

MARTIN DU GARD (Roger). *Vieille France*, Paris, L

85 - MARTIN DU GARD (Roger). Vieille France, Paris, Les Bibliophiles Franco-Suisses, 1935. 3 folio-sized copies in loose sheets, in folders and cases. Original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Copies nos. 4, 40, and 112/115; no. 4 includes a set of rejected lithographs on Japanese paper, and no. 112 is accompanied by a separate set on Japanese paper. Included are bulletins and documents from Les Bibliophiles Franco-Suisses, 1935–1936, relating to the publication and distribution of van Elsen’s o

Estimation

150 - 200 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

86 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, [1949–1950]. 3 vols., in-4, loose-leaf, in folders and slipcases. Original illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Two copies of Gueux des champs (Vol. II) and one copy of Nous autres gueux (Vol. III), without the sequels. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the covers and slipcases.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

87 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, [1949–1950]. 3 vols., in-4, loose-leaf, in folders and slipcases. Original illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Gueux de Paris and Gueux des champs, each accompanied by a suite with notes; Nous autres gueux without a suite. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the covers and slipcases.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

88 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, [1949–1950]. Set of folio-sized volumes, in loose sheets, housed in folders and slipcases. Original illustrations by Théo van Elsen. Includes, notably, a copy of Gueux de Paris (Vol. I), an artist’s proof with a complete set of plates; two copies of Gueux des champs (Vol. II) with plates and notes; as well as copies without plates. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the folders and cases.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). *The Unknown Masterpiece*, Par

89 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece, Paris, André Dérue, 1957. Folio, loose-leaf, in a folder and slipcase. 34 original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Printed in an edition of 185 copies on large Rives vellum. This copy is accompanied by a suite with annotations. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

MAINDRON (Maurice). *Le Tournoi de Vauplassans*, P

90 - MAINDRON (Maurice). Le Tournoi de Vauplassans, Paris, Jean Rousseau-Girard, [1949]. In-4, loose sheets, in a folder and slipcase. Presentation copy of the illustrated edition featuring 57 original etchings by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 57/300. Some wear, scuffing, and soiling on the slipcase and box.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

MAINDRON (Maurice). *The Tournament of Vauplassans

91 - MAINDRON (Maurice). The Tournament of Vauplassans. Paris: Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1949. Quarto, red half-maroquin binding with corner pieces, ribbed spine with title in gold lettering, adorned with a mosaic helmet in blue and gold maroquin, covers of marbled paper in shades of red, slipcase. Illustrated edition featuring 57 original etchings by Théo van Elsen. Presentation copy, part of a print run of 300 numbered copies (this one being No. 64/300), bearing the characteristics of the final delu

Estimation

40 - 60 €

ROLLAND (Romain). *Colas Breugnon. Bonhomme vit en

92 - ROLLAND (Romain). Colas Breugnon. Bonhomme vit encore, Paris, Jean Rousseau-Girard, 1946. In-4, garnet half-maroquin with corner caps, ribbed spine with gilt title, marbled covers, slipcase. Original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 39/200 on pure-fiber Arches vellum. This copy is supplemented by two handwritten pages dated November 14, 1946, concerning the book and Van Elsen, and a typewritten copy of a letter from Romain Rolland to Mr. Renard, Villeneuve, May 11, 1926. Wear and scuff

Estimation

80 - 120 €

BALZAC (Honoré de). *The Unknown Masterpiece*, Par

93 - BALZAC (Honoré de). The Unknown Masterpiece, Paris, André Dérue, 1957. Folio size, full dark green morocco leather, smooth spine with gold lettering, polychrome mosaic decoration on the covers, the front cover featuring an original drawing signed by Théo van Elsen. 34 original lithographs by van Elsen. A personalized copy reserved for Charles Dubin, one of five personalized copies accompanied by a suite on Japanese paper. Wear and scuffing on the binding.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

RICHEPIN (Jean). *La Chanson des gueux*, Paris, Bi

94 - RICHEPIN (Jean). La Chanson des gueux, Paris, Bibliamis, [1949–1950]. 3 vols., in-4, red half-shagreen with corner pieces, spine with raised bands bearing the title in gold lettering, marbled covers, gilt heads. Original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Volume I, Gueux de Paris, no. 87/200 on Arches vellum. Antoine Pol bookplate bearing the motto “The flock is in the image of the shepherd.” Wear and scuffing on the bindings.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

LE RIRE, Paris, 1911–1937. Set of 5 folio volumes

95 - LE RIRE, Paris, 1911–1937. Set of 5 folio volumes comprising the years 1911, 1912, 1934 (Vol. II), 1935, and 1937. Various bindings, half-shagreen and percaline, titles and dates in gold lettering. Numerous illustrations. Wear and scuffing on the bindings; some damage.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

VOLTAIRE. Candide, or Optimism, Paris, Jean Porson

96 - VOLTAIRE. Candide, or Optimism, Paris, Jean Porson, 1952. Folio, green half-maroquin with corner pieces, ribbed spine with gold lettering, marbled covers. 46 original lithographs by Théo van Elsen. Copy no. 42/280 on Arches vellum, accompanied by a suite with annotations. Wear and scuffing on the binding.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

VAN ELSEN (Théo), a collection of suites, proofs,

97 - VAN ELSEN (Théo), a collection of suites, proofs, and duplicate sheets for RICHEPIN, La Chanson des gueux (Gueux de Paris, Gueux des champs, Nous autres gueux) and VOLTAIRE, Candide. Includes, notably, a set with notes from Gueux des champs and a set from Candide. Sets are partially incomplete, with missing pages, foxing, and soiling. Set has not been collated.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

Approximately 46 covers of the magazine “Le Rire”

98 - Approximately 46 covers of the magazine “Le Rire” from 1926 to 1940.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

About 18 covers of the magazine “Le Rire” from 192

99 - About 18 covers of the magazine “Le Rire” from 1926 to 1940.

Estimation

10 - 20 €

About 30 covers of the magazine “Le Rire” from 192

100 - About 30 covers of the magazine “Le Rire” from 1926 to 1940.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

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