Théophile-Alexandre STEINLEN (Lausanne 1859-Paris 1923) - Lot 160

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Théophile-Alexandre STEINLEN (Lausanne 1859-Paris 1923) - Lot 160
Théophile-Alexandre STEINLEN (Lausanne 1859-Paris 1923) Black Indian ink drawing with white highlights, on cream paper, intended for invitation cards for cross-dressing parties and masked balls, between 1893 and 1900. Made by STERN engraver in Paris for Wurzburger & Hecht in New York, Mr. and Mrs. Elie M. Cattaui and the Comtesse de La Ruelle in Paris, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jacquot in Neuilly s/ Seine. Signed upper right (slightly faded, stains). 22.5 x 34.5 cm (at sight). Drawing not listed in the catalogs raisonnés of Steinlen's work. Attached, a set of prints and proofs of these invitation cards, including a partial proof of the drawing, used to make a ball book. STEINLEN Draft invitation card for a fancy dress ball. India ink, white gouache highlights. 32 x 22.1 cm Attached are a set of engraved invitation cards for cross-dressing parties and costume balls.
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