Marcel LENOIR

Rare original lithograph in colors, executed by Marcel Lenoir for L'Estampe Moderne, series number 3 published in July 1897.
One of 50 deluxe proofs printed on Japan paper with large margins, artist's signature in the plate, publisher's dry stamp representing a child's profile in the lower margin, numbered stamp of the deluxe edition on verso; print preceded by a tissue guard inscribed with the artist's name, title and presentation of the artist; and another blank tissue guard.
Magnificent French monthly publication edited between May 1897 and April 1899, L'Estampe moderne consists of original chromolithographs which, unlike other magazine

Rare original lithograph executed by Marcel Lenoir for L'Estampe Moderne, series number 3 published in July 1897.
One of 50 deluxe proofs printed on China paper with wide margins, artist's signature and date in the plate, publisher's dry stamp showing a child's profile in the lower margin, mounted on a sheet of laid paper with the numbered stamp of the deluxe edition on verso, rare marginal foxing, blank tissue guard.
Magnificent French monthly publication issued between May 1897 and April 1899, L'Estampe moderne consists of original chromolithographs which, unlike other magazines such as Les Maîtres de l'Affiche and as stipulated on the tissue guards, were created

First edition with no mention of deluxe paper copies.
Half dark green shagreen binding, smooth spine faded and decorated with a gilt cartouche adorned with gilt typographical motifs, upper headcaps rubbed, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Iconography.
Rare.