Charles MASSON and Henri PIAZZA publishers - Lot 26

Lot n° 26
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Charles MASSON and Henri PIAZZA publishers - Lot 26
Charles MASSON and Henri PIAZZA publishers L'Estampe moderne, complete publication, May 1897-April 1899, folio (41 x 31.5 cm) including all 24 issues, with covers illustrated by Mucha, letterpress serpents and 4 free premiums, a total of 100 prints, all on glazed vellum, with the publication's dry stamp (Lugt 2790), a number of plates are foxed, some serpents bent or stained, in a cardboard spine titled "L'Estampe moderne", stains and wear on the cardboard, ex libris LD (unidentified), edition of 2000 copies. Founded by publisher Henri Piazza and Charles Masson, future director of the Musée de Luxembourg, L'Estampe Moderne aimed to represent the diverse artistic trends of its time. It is one of the most emblematic illustrated publications of Art Nouveau, in which all the greatest illustrators of the late 19th century are represented, with previously unpublished prints reserved for the book. The most renowned artists of the late 19th century took part in this adventure, including Mucha, de Chavanne, Fantin-Latour, Berton, de Feure, Rhead, Léandre, Nicholson, Rassenfosse, Doudelet, Jouve, Meunier, Grasset, Boutet, Ibels, Lepère, Donnay, Engels, Dinet, Girardon, Steinlen, etc... It is rare, if not exceptional, to find this publication in such condition, perfectly complete with all plates, covers and serpents. A complete list of plates is available on request.
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