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Asie (Asia) from the series Atlas - 1928, Engraving.

Tonneau-Ryckelynck & Plumart 162. Edition c. 50. Signed and annotated epreuve definitive (final proof) in pencil.

Image size 7 3/4 x 11 9/16 inches (197 x 294 mm); sheet size 13 1/8 x 16 3/8 inches (333 x 416 mm).

A superb impression, with subtle plate tone and all the fine lines printing clearly, on flecked, cream wove, handmade paper; the full sheet with wide margins (2 1/8 to 2 7/8 inches), in excellent condition.

Collections: Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Harvard Art Museums; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

$2400.

 Atelier 17, lion gazelle, tigers, predators
Lion Défendant sa Proie (Lion Defending Its Prey) - 1931, Engraving.

Tonneau-Ryckelynck & Plumart 215. Edition 50. Signed and numbered 18/50 in pencil.

Image size 7 3/8 x 15 inches (187 x 381 mm); sheet size 11 3/4x 19 inches (298 x 483 mm).

A fine impression, with atmospheric, overall plate tone, on buff, wove paper; the full sheet with wide margins (1 3/4 to 2 1/8 inches), in excellent condition.

Collection: National Gallery of Art.

$2400.

 Atelier 17, lion gazelle, tigers, predators

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