*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Three female workers. 1911. Soft varnish, aquatint and drypoint on zinc. 330 x 490 [443 x 610]. Crauzat 112. Very nice proof on cream vellum watermarked "arches", dedicated "to Eug. Delâtre" and signed in pencil. Annotation " 3 " in the lower left corner of the sheet. Minimal traces of marginal oxidation. Mitre tape at the left edge on the verso. In the lower right corner of the subject, circular mark of the Old Mountain Zinc Society factory. All margins. Rare. Edition of 3 proofs of this state. Total edition of 10 proofs (all 4 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.