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252 - RAMIRO (Erastène). Louis Legrand, painter-engraver. Catalogu…
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RAMIRO (Erastène). Louis Legrand, painter-engraver. Catalogue of his engraved and lithographed work. A bibliophile's copy with four original etchings and three illustrated invitation cards in a fine Affolter binding. Paris, Floury, 1896. In-4 volume (280 x 190 mm), Bradel-style in black half-maroquin with corners, cold-stamped fillets on boards, smooth spine, author, title and date in gilt lettering at foot, gilt head. Covers and spine preserved. (Binding signed Affolter). 109 pp. 10 original etchings including one on the cover and 4 added. Some scattered foxing. First edition of the first major monograph devoted to the artist. Limited edition of 250 copies, this being one of 200 on vellum (no. 229). The book's illustrations initially include a self-portrait in etching on the cover, 5 hors-texte plates in etching and 50 vignettes and ornaments. A richly illustrated copy: four original full-page etchings and three illustrated invitation cards (mounted on two plates) have been added to the binding, bringing the total number of original etchings to ten. "A pupil of Félicien Rops, Louis Legrand (1863-1951) established himself as the master of psychological etching at the end of the 19th century. A keen observer of social mores, he abandoned academicism to explore the backstage world of the Opera, the nights of Montmartre and the fishermen and peasants of Brittany were among his favourite subjects. His brushwork captures the fragility and sensuality of his models with a troubling modernity. Prestigious provenance: Library of André Barrier (1870-1957), with his bookplate. A magistrate and great bibliophile, he chaired the Société des Cent Bibliophiles and was an eminent member of the Amis des Livres and the Bibliophiles du Palais. A precious reference copy, unique for its enrichments and provenance.
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Auction time 06/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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