*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Cat sleeping in a corner. 1902. Soft varnish, aquatint and drypoint on zinc. 198 x 173 [325 x 250]. Crauzat 76. Very nice proof on thin cream vellum, from the 2nd state (of 3), before color, dedicated "à Eug. Delâtre" and signed in pencil, then titled "Sleeping Cat" along the right edge of the sheet. Heavy scattered foxing. Small remnants of mounting tabs at the head of the verso. All margins. Edition of 8 proofs of this state. Final edition of 26 proofs. Provenance: Former Pierre Cailler collection (1901-1971, Geneva). 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.