Auguste Lepère (1849-1918)
Corpus Christi procession in Nantes. 1901. Engraved wood. 533 x 310. Lotz-Brissonneau 272. Very nice proof on strong japan, one of the 10 of the 2nd state (out of 4), before champlevage of the dedication and before modification of the head of the assistant, signed in pencil, annotated "2nd State" and numbered then stamped (Lugt 141). Some marginal foxing. Some fine traces of broken folds. All margins untrimmed. Edition of 70 proofs.
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Lot no. 207

Auguste Lepère (1849-1918) Corpus Christi procession in Nantes. 1901. Engraved wood. 533 x 310. Lotz-Brissonneau 272. Very nice proof on strong japan, one of the 10 of the 2nd state (out of 4), before champlevage of the dedication and before modification of the head of the assistant, signed in pencil, annotated "2nd State" and numbered then stamped (Lugt 141). Some marginal foxing. Some fine traces of broken folds. All margins untrimmed. Edition of 70 proofs.

Estimate
€200 - €300
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Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Auguste Lepère (1849-1918) Corpus Christi procession in Nantes. 1901. Engraved wood. 533 x 310. Lotz-Brissonneau 272. Very nice proof on strong japan, one of the 10 of the 2nd state (out of 4), before champlevage of the dedication and before modification of the head of the assistant, signed in pencil, annotated "2nd State" and numbered then stamped (Lugt 141). Some marginal foxing. Some fine traces of broken folds. All margins untrimmed. Edition of 70 proofs.
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