*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Small cat. 1898. Drypoint and roulette. 165 x 100 [440 x 308]. Crauzat 27; Cate-Grivel, no. 184, p. 65. Printed in colors. Very nice proof on ivory laid paper, dedicated by Eugène Delâtre in pencil "to the friend Kleinmann" and signed by him. Light trace of marginal oxidation. All the margins are untrimmed. Rare. Edition of 15 proofs. In the upper right corner of the copperplate is engraved the mention: "to the friend Eug. Delâtre / this first copperplate result of his / good advice and the kindness of / his little cat is dedicated - / June 98: Steinlen ". The artist thanks the printer Eugène Delâtre for having introduced him to copperplate engraving as a replacement for zinc. About Kleinmann, see n° 165. All lots in this sale are subject to an additional 5.5% temporary import tax. In the event of re-exportation outside the European Union, this charge may be refunded to the buyer.