Félix Bracquemond (1833-1914
)King David. 1884. Engraved after Gustave Moreau. 468 x 732. Beraldi 348. Nice proof on parchment, before the letter, the erased remark, signed in pencil. Ripples and traces of folds (inherent to the nature of the support). Small reddish stains and moisture stains at the edges of the sheet, especially at the foot. All margins. Georges Petit gallery edition.
"We do not believe that it is possible to go further in the accuracy of the rendering of a painted work while remaining absolutely master in the field of engraving [...] The most surprised of all was Mr. Gustave Moreau. "(Beraldi quoting Lostalot's article in the Gazette des Beaux-Arts).
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Lot no. 89

Félix Bracquemond (1833-1914 )King David. 1884. Engraved after Gustave Moreau. 468 x 732. Beraldi 348. Nice proof on parchment, before the letter, the erased remark, signed in pencil. Ripples and traces of folds (inherent to the nature of the support). Small reddish stains and moisture stains at the edges of the sheet, especially at the foot. All margins. Georges Petit gallery edition. "We do not believe that it is possible to go further in the accuracy of the rendering of a painted work while remaining absolutely master in the field of engraving [...] The most surprised of all was Mr. Gustave Moreau. "(Beraldi quoting Lostalot's article in the Gazette des Beaux-Arts).

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€704
Buyer's premium
28%
Félix Bracquemond (1833-1914 )King David. 1884. Engraved after Gustave Moreau. 468 x 732. Beraldi 348. Nice proof on parchment, before the letter, the erased remark, signed in pencil. Ripples and traces of folds (inherent to the nature of the support). Small reddish stains and moisture stains at the edges of the sheet, especially at the foot. All margins. Georges Petit gallery edition. "We do not believe that it is possible to go further in the accuracy of the rendering of a painted work while remaining absolutely master in the field of engraving [...] The most surprised of all was Mr. Gustave Moreau. "(Beraldi quoting Lostalot's article in the Gazette des Beaux-Arts).
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