James-J.-J. Tissot (1836-1902)
The Prodigal Son. 1882. Etching and drypoint. 450 x 351 (title) and 375 x 311 (plates). Wentworth 57 to 61. Complete suite of 4 plates. Very nice proofs on ivory watermarked "van gelder" laid paper, in a vellum folder [693 x 508] illustrated with the title-frontispiece printed in brown. Some light foxing to the boards, the edges of the leaves slightly yellowed. Large russeted halo in the lower left corner of the cover subject and minor edge bumps with small loss at the left edge at the middle fold. All margins.
Live Thursday 25 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 313

James-J.-J. Tissot (1836-1902) The Prodigal Son. 1882. Etching and drypoint. 450 x 351 (title) and 375 x 311 (plates). Wentworth 57 to 61. Complete suite of 4 plates. Very nice proofs on ivory watermarked "van gelder" laid paper, in a vellum folder [693 x 508] illustrated with the title-frontispiece printed in brown. Some light foxing to the boards, the edges of the leaves slightly yellowed. Large russeted halo in the lower left corner of the cover subject and minor edge bumps with small loss at the left edge at the middle fold. All margins.

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
James-J.-J. Tissot (1836-1902) The Prodigal Son. 1882. Etching and drypoint. 450 x 351 (title) and 375 x 311 (plates). Wentworth 57 to 61. Complete suite of 4 plates. Very nice proofs on ivory watermarked "van gelder" laid paper, in a vellum folder [693 x 508] illustrated with the title-frontispiece printed in brown. Some light foxing to the boards, the edges of the leaves slightly yellowed. Large russeted halo in the lower left corner of the cover subject and minor edge bumps with small loss at the left edge at the middle fold. All margins.
Sale Thursday 25 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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