*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Couple. 1911. Soft varnish on zinc. 245 x 340 [305 x 440]. Crauzat 109. Very nice proof on cream laid paper, of the 1st state (of 7), before the aquatint, annotated at the foot in pencil "1er état - 2 ép." Some light foxing (one larger in the right margin). Small partial traces of old adhesives oxidized at the edges of the folio. Remains of mounting tabs on verso. All margins untrimmed. Very rare. Edition of 2 proofs of this state. Total edition of 16 proofs (all 7 states). 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.