(Paul) Albert Besnard (French, 1849-1934) Morphinomanes
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(Paul) Albert Besnard (French, 1849-1934)
Morphinomanes, alternately titled Le plumet, 1887 (Godefroy, 65). Signed "Besnard" in pencil l.r. Etching and drypoint on paper, plate size 9 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (23.5 x 37.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Estimate $300-500
Out of the frame the sheet measures 12 3/4 x 16 5/8 inches and the image is gently light-struck. There are several pinpoint fox marks. There are pencil annotations and old tape/hinge residue to the upper edge on verso.
The frame is 22 3/4 x 28 x 2 in.
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Description:
(Paul) Albert Besnard (French, 1849-1934)
Morphinomanes, alternately titled Le plumet, 1887 (Godefroy, 65). Signed "Besnard" in pencil l.r. Etching and drypoint on paper, plate size 9 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (23.5 x 37.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Estimate $300-500
Out of the frame the sheet measures 12 3/4 x 16 5/8 inches and the image is gently light-struck. There are several pinpoint fox marks. There are pencil annotations and old tape/hinge residue to the upper edge on verso.
The frame is 22 3/4 x 28 x 2 in.