Auguste Lepère (1849-1918) Paris under the snow, seen from the top of Saint-Gervais. (Pl. for The Illustrated World). 1890. Wood engraving. 454 x 302. Lotz-Brissonneau 230. Very nice proof of the Imperial Manufacture's 160-page Japanese print, made by François-Louis Schmied from 1917, signed in pencil by Lepère. Joint: Les Bois du "Monde Illustré", n° XX. Meeting of 25 topics. Wood engraving by A. Lepère and D. Virgin (some in collaboration with other engravers). Nice proofs on the same paper, unsigned. All margins. Canvas wallet with flaps from the edition (slightly rubbed).
Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
€960
Buyer's premium
28%
Auguste Lepère (1849-1918)
Paris under the snow, seen from the top of Saint-Gervais. (Pl. for The Illustrated World). 1890. Wood engraving. 454 x 302. Lotz-Brissonneau 230. Very nice proof of the Imperial Manufacture's 160-page Japanese print, made by François-Louis Schmied from 1917, signed in pencil by Lepère. Joint: Les Bois du "Monde Illustré", n° XX. Meeting of 25 topics. Wood engraving by A. Lepère and D. Virgin (some in collaboration with other engravers). Nice proofs on the same paper, unsigned. All margins. Canvas wallet with flaps from the edition (slightly rubbed).
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