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236 - DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC (André). A series of 10 etchings, trial …
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Estimate €400 - €600
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DUNOYER DE SEGONZAC (André). A series of 10 etchings, trial prints presented to Mr Jacques Guignard by the artist, inscribed in his own hand, signed by Dunoyer de Ségonzac and accompanied by two letters in envelopes. Each engraving is mounted on a mat, bears the inscription ‘trial print’ and is signed by the artist in black ink. The set is housed in three Canson sleeves and protected by a slipcase covered in green canvas with a title label on the back. These engravings were created to illustrate *Quelques sonnets de Ronsard* [Paris, published by the artist], 1955. The dedication: ‘To Jacques Guignard, these etchings, engraved in the land of Pierre de Ronsard, with warm regards. A. Dunoyer de Ségonzac, January 1957.’ The first letter (1957): “I am sending you 10 proofs for my ‘Sonnets by Ronsard’, which I hope will evoke a little of the charm of Touraine and the memory of the great poet (...)” The second letter consists of two postcards slipped into an envelope addressed to Mr Jacques Guignard, Chief Curator of the Arsenal Library. The letter is dated 17 July 1971. Segonzac thanks Mr Guignard for his “such a fine article” published in *Les Nouvelles littéraires*. “It is excellent, and admirably presented and laid out; the reproductions are very well chosen and skilfully executed. I cannot tell you how much your article and the preface to the catalogue have delighted me. (...)” Experts: Loup Axmann and Jean-Luc Boisseau
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About the sale Once upon a time – Antique Dolls and Toys, Vintage Fashion, Antique Books
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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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