19th century graphic art: symbolist lithographs, romantic engravings and Belle Epoque prints

Original wood engraving heightened with watercolor and gum arabic of the period. Plate engraved by Pannemaker.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place. This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "costume paintings" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" at the same period.
Superb watercolor whose gum varnish accentuates the...

Original wood engraving heightened with watercolor and gum arabic of the period, signature in the plate by Clerman at bottom right. Plate engraved by Duverger.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place. This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "costume paintings" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" at the same period. Superb...

Original wood engraving enhanced with watercolor and gum arabic highlights from the period, signature in the plate by Clerman at lower right. Plate engraved by Duverger.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place. This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "costume studies" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" from the same...

Original wood engraving enhanced with watercolor and gum arabic highlights from the period. Plate engraved by Pannemaker.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place. This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "costume studies" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" from the same period. Superb watercolor whose gum arabic varnish...

Original wood engraving heightened with watercolor and gum arabic highlights of the period, signature in the plate by Clerman at lower right. Plate engraved by Pannemaker.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place. This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "tableaux de costumbres" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" of the same...

Original wood engraving heightened with watercolor and gum arabic highlights of the period. Plate engraved by Pannemaker.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place. This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "tableaux de costumbres" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" of the same period.
Superb watercolor whose gum arabic...

Original woodcut heightened with watercolor and gum arabic highlights of the period, signed lower right by Clerman. Plate engraved by Pannemaker.
Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place.
This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "tableaux de coutumes" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" of the same period.
Superb...

Original woodcut heightened with watercolor and gum arabic highlights of the period, signed lower left by Clerman. Plate engraved by Duverger. Print created for "Recuerdos de un viage por España" by Francisco de Paula Mellado, an account of his journey through the multiple provinces of Spain and overseas territories in which the author studies the customs, legends, literature, history and geography of each place.
This type of illustration is emblematic of Spanish Romantic aesthetics and its fashion for "tableaux de coutumes" ("Cuadro de costumbres"), veritable galleries of generic characters in the manner of "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes" of the same period.
Superb watercolor...

Original color lithograph executed specifically by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on heavy laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a poem by Henri de Régnier, an excerpt of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specifically for the journal by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque"...

Original color lithograph executed specifically by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on heavy laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by "La Maison d'exil" by Edmond Pilon, an excerpt of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specifically for the journal by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle...

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for L'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on heavy laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of L'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for L'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on heavy laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a passage from Germinal by Emile Zola.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of L'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Handsome copy.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne form one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a poem by Paul Verlaine ("Fêtes Galantes") reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne form one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by "Traité de 9h47" by G. Courteline, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque"...

Original lithograph in black executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by "La Danse et les Ballets" by J. Reading, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and...

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by "La Chanson des Gueux" by J. Richepin, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the magazine by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle...

Original sepia lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by "Nos petites filles" by Alfred Le Roux, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard. Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the magazine by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque"...

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by "La Mer" by Jean Richepin, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original lithograph in black executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a poem from "Les Fleurs du Mal" by Charles Baudelaire, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist...

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a novel by J.-H. Rosny, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a poem by Armand Silvestre, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard. Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period.
Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque"...

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a poem by Francis Vièle-Griffin, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque"...

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on strong laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin.
Artist's signature in the plate. Very handsome copy.
Lithograph inspired by a poem by Max Elskamp, an extract of which is reproduced on the print's tissue guard. Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Original color lithograph executed specially by the artist for l'Estampe Moderne. Proof printed on heavy laid paper protected by a printed tissue guard, publisher's dry stamp in lower margin. Artist's signature in the plate.
The print is inspired by "Kacia" by Ermolaï Erémitch, a passage of which is reproduced on the tissue guard.
Very fine copy.
Published by Ch. Masson and H. Piazza, the two years of l'Estampe Moderne constitute one of the finest lithographic achievements of the period. Each print is an original work created specially for the review by the greatest French and foreign artists representing Symbolist, Art Nouveau, Orientalist and "Belle Epoque" movements.

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Two tears to right margin affecting the print, slight lack to left margin, corners folded.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...

Rare first edition. Illustrated with 44 plates including one double-page, totaling 110 figures enhanced in period colors by Yanagawa Jushin.
Contemporary wrappers, original binding in cold-embossed green paper with cloud motifs. Excellent condition.
The author published 5 volumes of this type, each addressing a different theme—animals, flowers; this one depicts the mountains and rivers of Japan represented in prints by the artist.

Épinal print, color lithograph, small format, printed on flexible paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or scenes of life. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in the format of 39 x 49 cm, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "theater at home" also enjoyed great success...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, small format, printed on soft paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success. This...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Corners very slightly bumped, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Light creases at the upper corners, pen inscription in the upper right corner, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern should be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Pen cross in upper right corner, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern should be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Missing corners, significant tears in right and lower margins with loss but without damage to the print, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Significant tear in upper left section restored, folds in lower right corner with tears, slight folds to upper right and lower left corners, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Tear with lack to left margin not touching the print, light creases in lower corners, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to build various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light fold marks in the lower corners, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Marginal tears not affecting the print, small tears to left corners, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home...

Épinal image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Fold marks in the upper corners, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern should be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre...

Épinal image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very light fold marks in the corners, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern should be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or...

Image d'Épinal, colour lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very light traces of creasing in the corners, otherwise very fine condition, colours very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, onto which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper...

Image d'Épinal, colour lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Tear to left margin with very slight damage to the print, light tear to lower margin, colours very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, onto which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very slight fold marks in the corners, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or scenes of life. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very slight fold marks at corners, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or scenes of life. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or...

Épinal Image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very slight fold marks at lower corners, otherwise in very fine condition with very well-preserved colors.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern is meant to be cut out and then assembled to build various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles as subjects. During this same...

Épinal Image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very slight fold marks at corners, otherwise in very fine condition with very well-preserved colors.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern is meant to be cut out and then assembled to build various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles as subjects. During this same period...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Slight marginal tear on the left side, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success...

Épinal image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Upper right corner slightly folded, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home theater" also enjoyed great success...

Épinal image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home theater" also enjoyed great success. This toy model...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Upper left corner very slightly bumped, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home theater" also enjoyed great success. This toy...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Left corners very slightly bumped, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or...

Épinal print, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light creases in lower right corner, tiny marginal tear on left side, colors slightly faded.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light tear in upper margin, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light crease to lower left corner, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The imagerie d'Épinal published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light creases at the corners, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The imagerie d'Épinal published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on strong paper.
Significant marginal tears with damage to the print in various places, creases at the corners, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on strong paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success. This...

Images d'Épinal, color lithographs, large formats, printed on heavy paper. The two prints are stapled together.
Slight folds in the upper right corner of the first plate, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, small format, printed on flexible paper.
Lower left corner folded, slight fold to lower right corner, minor tear to upper margin, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern is to be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Tear to lower margin not affecting the print, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern is to be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Imagerie d'Épinal published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Very slight tear to upper margin not affecting the print, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Imagerie d'Épinal published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success. This...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Creases at the upper and lower right corners, slight tear in the right margin not touching the print, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Imagerie d'Épinal published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During...

American Express: 1st sheet - Locomotive; 2nd sheet - Tender and baggage car; 3rd sheet - Wagon.
Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper. 3 sheets stapled together.
Left corners of the three sheets very slightly bumped, colors slightly faded.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Imagerie d'Épinal published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were...

Etching printed on China paper. A tissue guard protects the engraving.
Proof before lettering, without the painter's and engraver's names. The painting from which this engraving is taken is in the Henner museum.
Perfect condition.

NB: This work is available at the bookshop on request within 48 hours.

Original lithograph on heavy laid paper, superbly heightened with watercolor and gum arabic.
Drawing by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series. Watercolored proof in very fine condition, colors well preserved, presented under a mat.

Original lithograph on heavy laid paper, superbly heightened with watercolor and gum arabic.
Drawing signed and dated in the plate by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series.
Watercolored proof in very fine condition, colors well preserved, presented under a mat.

Original lithograph on heavy vellum, superbly heightened in watercolour and gum arabic. Drawing by François Grenier (1793-1867) and lithographed by Charles Motte (1785-1836) for the "Victoires et Conquêtes" series.
Watercoloured proof in very fine condition, colours well preserved, presented under a mount.

Original etching before letters enhanced with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Created on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "The Farmer, the Dog and the Fox".
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mat and protected by a tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced in Bénézit, dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. A pupil of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of the works of Desportes and...

Original etching before letters enhanced with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Created on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "The Two Rats, the Fox and the Egg".
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mat and protected by a tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced in Bénézit, dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. A pupil of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of the works of Desportes and...

Original etching before lettering heightened with aquatint and signed in the plate. Created on laid paper commissioned by publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "Le paysan du Danube".
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mat and protected by a tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced as follows in the Bénézit, dictionary of painters, sculptors, draftsmen and engravers: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. Student of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of works by Desportes and Oudry...

Original etching before lettering heightened with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Executed on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "Les deux coqs".
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mount and protected by tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced in the Bénézit dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers as: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. Student of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of works by Desportes and Oudry which...

Original etching before letters heightened with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Executed on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "Le gland et la citrouille".
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mat and protected by tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced in Bénézit, dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers as follows: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. Student of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of works by Desportes and...

Original etching before letters heightened with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Created on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "Le cierge".
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mat and protected by a tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced thus in Bénézit, dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. Student of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of works by Desportes and Oudry which he...

Original etching before letters heightened with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Created on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "La vieille et les deux servantes" ["The Old Woman and the Two Servants"].
Very fine condition, presented in a modern black mat and protected by tissue guard.
Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced thus in the Bénézit dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. A pupil of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs...

Original etching before letters heightened with aquatint and signed in the plate.
Created on laid paper at the request of publisher A. QUANTIN to illustrate La Fontaine's fable: "Le cerf et la Cigne" ["The Stag and the Swan"].
Very handsome condition, presented in a modern black mount and protected by tissue guard. Auguste Delierre (1829-1891) is referenced in Bénézit, the dictionary of painters, sculptors, draughtsmen and engravers: "history painter, genre scenes, animated landscapes, still lifes, illustrator. Student of Eugène Ciceri, he participated in the Paris Salon between 1852 and 1889. His compositions of landscapes animated with hunting dogs show the influence of works by...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home theater"...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing, otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing, otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Marginal foxing, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or scenes of daily life.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or scenes of daily life.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light and marginal foxing, otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing, a small repaired tear in right margin not touching the engraving, otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal print works published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal print works published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success. This type...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
A tiny corner chip, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing otherwise handsome condition, two tears restored in margin not touching the engraving, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats...