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La Femme au Perroquet by A. Yank, published in Paris as part of the celebrated series L’Estampe Moderne (1897–1899). This series presented original color lithographs by leading artists of the time, issued monthly in portfolios of four plates. Each print bore the blind stamp (dry stamp) of the publisher, Imprimerie Champenois, ensuring authenticity.
L’Estampe Moderne was directed by Charles Masson and Henri Piazza and printed by Champenois, the Paris workshop also known for producing posters by Alphonse Mucha and other masters of Art Nouveau. Collectors subscribed to receive a total of 100 plates across the series, each showcasing contemporary developments in fine art lithography.
The present plate, La Femme au Perroquet, is a richly detailed Art Nouveau composition that reflects the elegance and decorative refinement of the era. It carries the distinctive blind stamp of the publisher at the lower corner.
The print measures approximately 12 × 16 in. (30 × 40 cm) and is preserved in excellent condition.
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Artist: A. Yank
Title: La Femme au Perroquet
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Date: 1897–1899
Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Size: 12 × 16 in. (30 × 40 cm) approx.
Print Type: Color Lithograph
Stamp: Dry stamp of Imprimerie Champenois
Condition: Excellent “A”
Porteur d’Amphore, Maurice Desvallières (1862–1913) 1898
Original color lithograph by Maurice Desvallières, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The composition shows a young, muscular man in classical Roman or Greek dress carrying a large amphora through a richly detailed architectural interior filled with statues, columns, and patterned tile flooring — a vivid evocation of the grandeur of antiquity. Desvallières combines idealized strength and realism, capturing both the physical tension of the figure and the luminous setting surrounding him. Issued as part of the celebrated monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99), printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza. The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent example from the original issue with strong color and wide margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – fresh color, clean sheet, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A powerful and classically inspired plate from L’Estampe Moderne, showcasing Desvallières’ mastery of the human form and his richly detailed architectural settings.
Artist: Flandrin Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
La chevelure by Flandrin 1897 for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
es Sardinieres L. Borgex (Louis Bourgeois, 1873–1959) 1898
Original color lithograph by L. Borgex, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The image shows women on the Breton coast carrying baskets of sardines, with fishing boats drawn up along the shore. The setting is a working harbor typical of Brittany at the end of the nineteenth century. Printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza as part of the monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99). The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent original impression with strong color and full margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, 1898)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – fresh color, clean sheet, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A coastal subject from L’Estampe Moderne showing a sardine port in Brittany and the activity of the local fishing trade.
Artist: Dillon Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Polichinelle by Dillon 1897 for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Doudelet Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
La chatelaine by Doudelet for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Louis Rhead Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
La femme au paon by Louis Rhead for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Prinet Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Manon by Prinet for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Giraldon Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Lutece by Giraldon for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Rassenfosse Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Danse by Rassenfosse for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Mignot Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5″ / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Kermesse by Mignot for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Artist: Stevens Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Solveig by Stevens for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
