Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-ROMANTIC SCENE-SPIRIT-GIRLS-Fontaine-Fragonard-1882 Description: This very rare attractive original old antique print / plate originates from an uncut and unbound proof edition of: 'Suite des cents estampes pour illustrer les Contes et Nouvelles en vers par J. de la Fontaine.', published in Paris by J. Lemonnyer in 1882. This was a re-issue which contains a suite of engravings from the 1795 edition, suplemented with new etchings by Martial after the 1795 edition. This particular print is from a Japan proof edition-de-luxe with the etchings in two states (plain and bistre) on paper imported from the Imperial Factory of Japan, printed in only 100 copies to subscribers. Total cost at the time was 500 francs. Artists and Engravers: The engravings / etchings in this work are after the erotic and spirited designs of the famous French artist Jean-Honere Fragonard (1732-1806) as illustrations for the famous stories by Jean de la Fontaine. This plate engraved by Adolphe Theodore Jules Martial Potemont(1828-1883). This prolific French etcher exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1846-1882. He was a student of Felix Briscot de Warville and Leon Cogniet. Subject: Plate: 'Comment l'Esprit vient aux Filles'. (How the spirit comes over the girls.)Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and light foxing. Paper uncut.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 24.5 x 32 cm. The image size is ca. 14.5 x 22 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 9.6 x 12.6 inch. The image size is ca. 5.7 x 8.7 inch.Medium: Original copperplate engraving and stipple engraving and etching combination printed with sepia ink on japanese paper.Location: A157-31SKU: TPC 17039.1Section: FONTAINE-1882 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Price: 109.5 USD
Location: Zeeland
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Subject: History
Features: Unframed
Style: Realism
Size: Medium
Culture: European
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Engraving
Region of Origin: Europe
Theme: History
Year of Production: 1882
Framing: Unframed
Image Orientation: Portrait
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Medium: Engraving
Height (Centimeters): 32 cm
Width (Centimeters): 24.5 cm
Item Length: Not applicable
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Item Height: 12.6 in
Item Width: 9.6 in
