Valentine Hugo (French, 1887-1968) One Plate, from Les animaux et leurs hommes: Les hommes et leurs animaux Etching, 1937, on Arches wove paper, signed and inscribed 'ép. État' in pencil, a proof aside from the edition of 17, printed by the artist, Paris, loose (as issued), within the paper wrapper from a different plate in the edition, with signed dedication from the artist to E.L.T Mesens, with justification page and a further paper wrapper inscribed by the artist, the full sheet, unframed Plate 238 x 148mm (9 3/8 x 5 3/4in) Sheet 320 x 225mm (12 5/8 x 8 7/8in) Footnotes: Provenance The Estate of E.L.T Mesens, where acquired by Private Collection, U.K. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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