[ENGRAVING ON WOOD - GRASSET (Eugene)]
 Original woodcutting matrix, 197 x 150,
 bleached.
 Rare and superb matrix engraved by Fortuné Méaulle (1844-1916) after a drawing by Eugène Grasset (1845-1917), representing the murder of the bishop of Laon, intended for the illustration of Charles Seignebos's book entitled Scènes et épisodes de l'histoire nationale, published in 1891.
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Lot no. 47

[ENGRAVING ON WOOD - GRASSET (Eugene)] Original woodcutting matrix, 197 x 150, bleached. Rare and superb matrix engraved by Fortuné Méaulle (1844-1916) after a drawing by Eugène Grasset (1845-1917), representing the murder of the bishop of Laon, intended for the illustration of Charles Seignebos's book entitled Scènes et épisodes de l'histoire nationale, published in 1891.

Result
€896
Buyer's premium
28%
[ENGRAVING ON WOOD - GRASSET (Eugene)] Original woodcutting matrix, 197 x 150, bleached. Rare and superb matrix engraved by Fortuné Méaulle (1844-1916) after a drawing by Eugène Grasset (1845-1917), representing the murder of the bishop of Laon, intended for the illustration of Charles Seignebos's book entitled Scènes et épisodes de l'histoire nationale, published in 1891.
Sale Tuesday 3 March 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris