Alfred Louis Brunet-Debaines, “Daphnis and Chloe”, 1878, after Louis Français

Alfred Louis Brunet-Debaines (1845–1939)

“Daphnis and Chloe”, 1878

Technical Details & Condition:

An exceptionally fine etching on heavy wove paper with generously wide margins and deckle edges on all sides. This is a scarce proof impression before lettering for publication, signed by the artist in the plate at the lower right corner.

The composition is an exquisite interpretive rendering based on the 1872 painting “Daphnis et Chloé” by Louis Français (also known as François-Louis Français) (1814–1897), currently held in the collection of Musée d'Orsay (inv. no. RF 86); see https://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/oeuvres/daphnis-et-chloe-75082.

The impression is richly inked and crisp, featuring strong tonal contrasts that suggest a very early impression before any wear to the printing plate. Aside from very pale, unobtrusive foxing marks and minor age-toning at the outer edges of the sheet, this print remains in excellent condition—entirely free of tears, holes, folds, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 46.5 x 55.5 cm
• Platemark: 31.7 x 37.7 cm
• Image borderline: 27.9 x 34.4 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Lower right corner: “A Brunet-Debaines … [Sc?]”

References:

• Jean Laren & Jean Adhémar, Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: BOCQVIN–BYON, 1942, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 3, p. 479 (titled, but not numbered) — (Gallica BnF digital record) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5488545z/f488.item

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AU$277 (approximately US$193.83/ €170.50/ £146.34, subject to daily exchange rates). Price includes worldwide express shipping. Please note that destination import duties and local taxes remain the sole responsibility of the buyer.

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Julian Alden Weir, “Petite Fille”, c.1889–93

Julian Alden Weir (1852–1919) — A central figure of American Impressionism and a founding member of “The Ten.” After studying in Paris under Jean-Léon Gérôme in 1873, Weir developed a sophisticated graphic sensibility heavily influenced by Édouard Manet and James Abbott McNeill Whistler. His contributions to the late 19th-century American etching revival are celebrated for their delicate, spontaneous linework and intimate tonal qualities.

“Petite Fille” (also known as “The Back Porch” and “Young Girl with Large Hat”), circa 1889–1893

Technical Details & Condition:

Drypoint and etching on pale grey chine collé supported on heavy wove paper with wide margins.

Published in Paris by the art periodical “Gazette des Beaux-Arts” (September 1911 issue), tipped between pages 214 and 215. This choice, state-before-lettering impression was issued exclusively to illustrate Walter Pach’s seminal article, “Peintres-graveurs contemporains — M. J. Alden Weir.”

The impression is strong and clean with minor signs of movement. The sheet remains in near-pristine condition, entirely free of tears, holes, folds, handling marks, foxing or time-staining.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 27.0 x 17.8 cm
• Platemark: 11.7 x 9.4 cm

References:

• Zimmerman 57 (Agnes Zimmerman, “An essay towards a catalogue raisonné of the etchings, dry-points, and lithographs of Julian Alden Weir”, 1923, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, p. 24, cat. no. 57) — https://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15324coll10/id/14976
• Pierre Sanchez & Xavier Seydoux, “Les Estampes de la Gazette des Beaux-Arts 1859–1933”, 1998, Luisant, L’Echelle de Jacob, p. 159
• National Gallery of Art: Accession Number 1964.4.16 — https://www.nga.gov/artworks/47199-young-girl-large-hat
• The Cooley Gallery: reference number JVA 6142 — https://cooleygallery.com/collection/prints-slash-drawings/collection_works/40

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AU$253 (approximately US$177.81 / €156.08 / £134.22, subject to daily exchange rates). Price includes worldwide express shipping. Please note that destination import duties and local taxes remain the sole responsibility of the buyer.

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Johann Jakob Frey the Elder, “St Romuald”, c. 1720, after Andrea Sacchi

Johann Jakob Frey the Elder (1681–1752)— Swiss-born printmaker active in Rome

“St Romuald”, circa 1720

Background insights:

The portrayed scene features St Romuald of Ravenna (circa 950–1027)—founder of the Camaldolese monastic order—seated in a white habit beneath a tree at the right, recounting his vision to five fellow monks with an upward gesture. His hand points toward the background scene of monks ascending a ladder to heaven.

The print is based on a painting, now in the Pinacoteca Vaticana, by the Roman Baroque painter Andrea Sacchi (circa 1599–1661). It bears an in-plate dedication from Frey to (in translation) “the most Reverend Father Dom Clement Reginald Archibuserius, the most vigilant Abbot General of the entire Camaldolese Order.”

Interestingly, G.K. Nagler (1837) in his catalogue of Frey’s graphic works offers the following comment about this print (in translation): “This was Frey’s favourite piece, known as ‘The White Monk.’” Nagler also notes that: “Jakob Frey drew with greater nobility and accuracy than the majority of his compatriots and possessed great painterly qualities; he etched skilfully in a disciplined style—which he reinforced with burin work—and was the most distinguished engraver … of his time.”

Technical Details & Condition:

Engraving and etching on heavy laid paper with a flattened centrefold.

The impression is strong and crisp, revealing no wear to the printing plate. Aside from minor tears in the upper margin and minor surface dustiness, the sheet remains in good condition for its large size and age with no holes or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 68.7 x 43.9 cm
• Platemark: 64.8 x 35.4 cm
• Image borderline: 58.4 x 33.7 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image):

• Right: “Andreas Sacchus pinx.”
• Centre: “Rev^mo: Pri D. Clementi Reginaldo Archibuserio. / totius Camaldulensis Ordinis Abbati Gererali vigilantifsimo. / obsequentif: ^mi animi monumentum D. D. D.  Jac: Freÿ.”
• Right: “I: Freÿ del: et Sculp: Ro[m]æ”

References:

• Nagler 486 (G.K. Nagler, “Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexicon,” vol. 4, 1837, p. 486)
• The British Museum: Museum Number 1850,0823.8 — https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1850-0823-8

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AU$296 (approximately US$207.97 / €182.41 / £156.92, subject to daily exchange rates). Price includes worldwide express shipping. Please note that destination import duties and local taxes remain the sole responsibility of the buyer.

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