*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Sketch of a cat lying on the ground. 1902. Soft varnish and aquatint on zinc. 233 x 175 [325 x 246]. Crauzat 96. A very fine proof printed in black bistre on thin cream vellum, signed in pencil and annotated "N°1" in the lower left corner of the sheet. Fine trace of oxidation around the subject. Remains of mounting tabs at the head on the reverse. All margins. Very rare. Edition of 4 prints. 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.