*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Cat lying from right to left, head resting against the paws. 1902. Soft varnish and aquatint on zinc. 267 x 140 [496 x 330]. Crauzat 101. Very nice proof on thin white vellum, of the 2nd state (of 3), after reduction of the copper but before addition of soft varnish, signed in pencil and annotated in the lower left corner of the sheet "2nd state - 5". Minimal clear trace of oxidation around the subject. Some rare light foxing. On the reverse side, small epidermis and a short tear at the foot, skillfully restored. Small partial traces of old oxidized adhesives at the edges of the leaf. All margins. Rare. Edition of 2 proofs of this state. Final edition of 22 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.