René MÉNARD

Rare original color lithograph executed by René Ménard for L'Estampe Moderne, series number 1 published in May 1897.
One of 50 deluxe proofs printed on Japan paper with wide margins, artist's signature in the plate, publisher's dry stamp depicting a child's profile in the lower margin, numbered stamp of the deluxe issue on the verso.
Magnificent French monthly publication issued between May 1897 and April 1899, L'Estampe moderne consists of original chromolithographs which, unlike other periodicals such as Les Maîtres de l'Affiche and as stipulated on the tissue guards, were created specially by each artist for the review

Rare original lithograph executed by René Ménard for L'Estampe Moderne, series number 1 published in May 1897.
One of 50 deluxe proofs printed on China paper with wide margins, artist's signature in the plate, publisher's dry stamp depicting a child's profile in the lower margin, mounted on a sheet of laid paper with the numbered stamp of the deluxe issue on the verso, some foxing.
Magnificent French monthly publication issued between May 1897 and April 1899, L'Estampe moderne consists of original chromolithographs which, unlike other periodicals such as Les Maîtres de l'Affiche and as stipulated on the tissue guards, were created specially by each

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on vellum Monfourat only draw after 33 leading copies.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed by René Mébard to cantarice Jane Bathori who was the companion of the actress and theater woman Andrée Tainsy.

First edition, illustrated with 68 fine photogravures including one large folding colored plate.
Preface by André Michel. A chronological catalogue of his principal works, and the location where they are found.
Publisher's wrappers.
Virgin copy, conjugate leaves, printed on strong laid paper. (After 100 deluxe copies). The colored plate is detached. A crack to the lower joint at head.
Very good condition.

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First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.