Description:
Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950)
Blancheurs, 1932 (Holland et al., 426). Signed "Louis Icart" in pencil l.r., identified in publication text u.l., artist's dry stamp l.l. Etching with hand-coloring on chine collé, plate size 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (49.4 x 39.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Toning, mat burn, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $600-800
The print is sandwiched between the overmat and backing board, but we suspect that the print is affixed to the backing. Toning throughout. Several areas of light brown discoloration at u.r. edge and corner. Small nail (?) holes covered with a white substance at top and bottom center. Minor foxing.
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