*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Cat lying from left to right, head resting against the paws. 1902. Soft varnish, aquatint and drypoint on zinc. 233 x 120 [317 x 218]. Crauzat 98. Very nice proof printed in black bistre on thin cream vellum, signed in pencil. Light scattered foxing. Oblique tear at the left edge. Remains of mounting tabs at the head on the reverse. Framer's annotations in pencil on three lines at center on verso. 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.