MUCHA, Alphonse (1860-1939). Figures Dcoratives. Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, [n.d.].
Sale 568 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2018
9:59AM
Live / 1338 West Lake Street
Estimate
$2,000 -
$4,000
Sold for $3,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
MUCHA, Alphonse (1860-1939). Figures Dcoratives. Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, [n.d.].
Folio (457 x 330 mm). Half-title, title printed in red and black, 40 plates reproducing Mucha's designs printed in brown, bistre, blue, and green. (Some minor marginal chipping or tears to a few plates, slightly browned.) Loose as issued, in a cloth-backed portfolio, marbled boards (joints starting, some light wear, lacking ties). FIRST EDITION of Mucha's last work for Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts. COMPLETE SETS ARE RARE ON THE MARKET AT AUCTION.
Provenance: Jas. Herewell (signature).
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