James-J.-J. Tissot (1836–1902) A set of 4 plates: The Prodigal Son: In Foreign Climes; The Return; The Fatted Calf. (Title and plates 2, 3, and 4 of a series of 4). 1882. Etching and drypoint. 450 x 351 (title) and 375 x 311 mm (plates). Wentworth 57, 59–61. Set of 3 plates and the title page (missing *The Departure*). Very fine prints on ivory-colored heavy vellum, 1st state (of 2), pre-letter, with the name and date engraved with a point, in a filled white vellum folder [693 x 508 mm] illustrated with the title-frontispiece printed in brown. Foxing and oxidation on the plates. Heavy oxidation and tears along the left edge of the title page. All margins intact. Provenance: Michel Romand (1929–2013), great-grandson of Edmond Sagot (1857–1917).