Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864 - 1901) Cover
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
(French, 1864 - 1901)
Cover for "L'exemple de Ninon de Lenclos Amoureuse", 1898
crayon lithograph in greenish black, on cream wove (imitation Japan) paper
7 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches.
Literature:
Adriani (G) 292 I/II; Delteil 230; Adhemar 273; Adriani 298; Wittrock 288
Provenance:
Colletti Gallery, Chicago, 2005
Lot notes:
The artwork presented here was used as the cover for the novel Ninon de Lenclos Amoureuse (Ninon de Lenclos in Love) by Jean de Tinan, published by the Mercure de France. Certainly a very appropriate novel for Lautrec to be illustrating, Ninon de Lenclos (1623-1705) was the most well known 17th century French courtesan.
Property from the Collection of Janice and Philip Beck, Winnetka, Illinois
Condition Report: For condition inquiries please contact marygracebilby@hindmanauctions.com
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
(French, 1864 - 1901)
Cover for "L'exemple de Ninon de Lenclos Amoureuse", 1898
crayon lithograph in greenish black, on cream wove (imitation Japan) paper
7 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches.
Literature:
Adriani (G) 292 I/II; Delteil 230; Adhemar 273; Adriani 298; Wittrock 288
Provenance:
Colletti Gallery, Chicago, 2005
Lot notes:
The artwork presented here was used as the cover for the novel Ninon de Lenclos Amoureuse (Ninon de Lenclos in Love) by Jean de Tinan, published by the Mercure de France. Certainly a very appropriate novel for Lautrec to be illustrating, Ninon de Lenclos (1623-1705) was the most well known 17th century French courtesan.
Property from the Collection of Janice and Philip Beck, Winnetka, Illinois
Condition Report: For condition inquiries please contact marygracebilby@hindmanauctions.com
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