Georges de Feure, Retour, 1897, Lithograph on Paper

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Georges de feure (1868-1943)

retour
(return)

original lithograph from the glorious portfolio "l'estampe moderne", issue #2 (june 1897)

on wove … Read more Georges de feure (1868-1943)

retour
(return)

original lithograph from the glorious portfolio "l'estampe moderne", issue #2 (june 1897)

on wove paper

year: 1897

size (sheet): 405 x 305 mm

signed on the plate "de feure 97", lower left

blind stamp of the publisher, lower right

great condition: minor signs of age and handling
full margins (not cropped, not trimmed)

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about the collection (l'estampe moderne)

l'estampe moderne appeared in 1897-1899 as a series of 24 monthly fascicles, each containing 4 original lithographs, printed by parisian imprimerie champenois. Many accomplished european art nouveau painters contributed works to this publication, which contained only original prints invented and produced especially for this collection. The publication was edited by charles masson and h. Piazza. Each issue came in a paper cover bearing an original lithograph by alphonse mucha.
each lithograph was accompanied by a tissue containing the details (title of the artwork, name of the artist, etc.) and a short text by a well-known author who inspired the artist.
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the artist

georges de feure (1868–1943), born georges joseph van sluyters, was an extraordinary dutch-french artist who defined the art nouveau and symbolist movements. A true "jack of all trades," he began as an actor before becoming a world-renowned painter, poster designer, and decorator for siegfried bing’s famous maison de l'art nouveau. He is most celebrated for his "femmes fatales"—ethereal, mysterious women depicted with haunting elegance. His versatility extended to designing furniture, stained glass, and even aircraft after world war i.
his work is held in major global institutions, including: the museum of modern art (moma), new york; the metropolitan museum of art, new york; musée d’orsay, paris; the victoria and albert museum, london; van gogh museum, amsterdam.
the painting woman with an iris set a world record for the artist when it was sold for 360,000 euros at sotheby’s paris, nearly tripling its high estimate and underscoring the rising demand for his works.
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from the text on the tissue paper:

"l'originalité de g. De feure se révèle d'une façon caractéristique dans la composition qu'il a cherchée à notre intention.
la vision étrangement expressive et pittoresque de l'artiste hollandais se plaît à évoquer, dans des jardins de rêve, des personnages qui passent au milieu d'une flore inconnue. Telle cette princesse de légende qui songe au retour de l'époux, et qui voit déjà apparaître la voile blanche ramenant le seigneur attendu, que le lévrier fidèle accueillera avec joie."

english translation:

the originality of g. De feure reveals itself in a characteristic fashion in the composition he has created for us.
the strangely expressive and picturesque vision of the dutch artist delights in evoking, within dreamlike gardens, figures passing through an unknown flora. Such is this legendary princess, musing on the return of her husband, who already sees the appearance of the white sail bringing back the awaited lord, whom the faithful greyhound will welcome with joy.
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important:

. The listing is for the original print, in the above mentioned excellent condition.
. The original tissue paper introduction will be given to the buyer as a gift
. The cover by mucha and the edition (back of the cover) are shown as a reference and proof of authenticity and edition this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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