Maxime Lalanne, “Vue de la Seine, Arc de Triomphe”, before 1863

Maxime Lalanne (aka François Antoine Maxime Lalanne) (1827–1886)

“Vue de la Seine, Arc de Triomphe” (Villet title) (aka “Vue de Paris, Quai Voltaire” [Gutekunst title]), before 1863. This impression is signed in ink at lower left, possibly by the printer with the note “3^eme Epreuve …”, suggesting that this is the third test/proof.

Interestingly, I understand that this etching was the artist’s first attempt at etching and was unpublished (see Villet's (2010) translation of Lalanne’s annotation of the first state proof held by the New York Public Library [n.p., Villet cat. no. 198; https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/c2c7a650-c612-012f-6085-58d385a7bc34]).

Etching printed in warm black ink on heavy wove paper, with a signed, hand-inscribed inscription in brown ink (possibly by the printer) at lower left.

Size: (sheet) 30.1 x 46.5 cm; (platemark) 24 x 31.8 cm; (image borderline) 19.7 x 29.2 cm.

Inscribed in brown ink below the image borderline: (lower left) “3^eme Epreuve [avant la Eme?]/ A. [Gavay?]”

State ii (of ii) with vertical reflections added to the river at right.

Villet 198 (Jeffrey M Villet 2010, “The Complete Prints of Maxime Lalanne”, Washington, D.C., art@mone fine prints, n. p., cat. no. 198 II).

Condition: a richly inked and well-printed impression with wide margins. Beyond a remnant of mounting verso, the sheet is in an excellent (near pristine) condition free from tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or stains.

Price & Shipping: AU$283 (approx. US$183.84 / €158.89 / £139.69), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in purchasing this exceptionally rare proof impression of an etching—potentially the first etching attempt by the renowned French artist Maxime Lalanne—please note that the hand-signed impression bears an ink signature. While I cannot definitively confirm the signature's attribution, my reading of the annotation suggests it may be that of the printer. For inquiries or to purchase, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will then send you a PayPal invoice for a secure and convenient transaction.

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