Lot 1225 , Félicien Rops (Belgian, 1833-1898) Le Gandin Ivre, 13.5 x 18.5in.

Félicien Rops (Belgian, 1833-1898)
coloured etching,
'Le Gandin Ivre',
signed in the plate, numbered 85/150,
13.5 x 18.5in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Overall in very good clean untouched condition, some undulation of the paper so thought not to be laid down, paper of a dark creamish even tone, no signs of any foxing, tears or other damage, signed in the plate, numbered 85/150 with a small circular blindstamp to the right of the numbering, in a fairly recent card mount and rather battered giltwood frame. Under glass.
Inspected out of the frame the work is not laid down but is strongly discoloured beyond the mount. Plate mark is 15.25 x 19in.
Overall paper size 17 x 23in.



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Sold for £1,200