Jean AUSCHER (1896–1980) – “Portrait of Lucien Guitry (French actor).” c. 1925. Original aquatint. Signed with a needle in the plate. Artist’s proof with the name “Lucien Guitry” signed with a needle in the plate, on Japon paper, inscribed to “the most fragrant of roses” and countersigned in pencil by the artist. Good margins. 65 x 36.3 cm. Condition A/B (rare printing creases at the top of the subject, some signs of rubbing in the margins, reverse and margins slightly dusty, good overall condition).
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Lot no. 256

Jean AUSCHER (1896–1980) – “Portrait of Lucien Guitry (French actor).” c. 1925. Original aquatint. Signed with a needle in the plate. Artist’s proof with the name “Lucien Guitry” signed with a needle in the plate, on Japon paper, inscribed to “the most fragrant of roses” and countersigned in pencil by the artist. Good margins. 65 x 36.3 cm. Condition A/B (rare printing creases at the top of the subject, some signs of rubbing in the margins, reverse and margins slightly dusty, good overall condition).

Estimate
€200 - €300
Buyer's premium
32%
Jean AUSCHER (1896–1980) – “Portrait of Lucien Guitry (French actor).” c. 1925. Original aquatint. Signed with a needle in the plate. Artist’s proof with the name “Lucien Guitry” signed with a needle in the plate, on Japon paper, inscribed to “the most fragrant of roses” and countersigned in pencil by the artist. Good margins. 65 x 36.3 cm. Condition A/B (rare printing creases at the top of the subject, some signs of rubbing in the margins, reverse and margins slightly dusty, good overall condition).
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