*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Lover on a Bench. 1902. Etching, aquatint and soft varnish on zinc. 515 x 383 [612 x 440]. Crauzat 71. Very nice proof on cream laid paper, of the 3rd state (out of 5), before the copper cut, with the remarks, signed in pencil and annotated in the lower left corner of the sheet "3e état - 14". Light traces of marginal oxidation. Small partial traces of old adhesives oxidized at the edges of the sheet. Two tiny surface tears at the foot of the subject. All margins. Edition of 9 proofs of this state. Final edition of 40 proofs. 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, these charges may be refunded to the buyer.