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Description:
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Henri Becque, 1883-87 (Delteil 9; Thorson 7). Dedicated and signed "en hommage a Madame Marchesi A. Rodin" in pencil in the lower margin, initialed within the plate, stamped "COLLECTION CROSS" on the verso. Drypoint on paper, plate size 6 1/4 x 8 in., matted, unframed. Condition: Deckled edges, holes/losses, foxing, rippling, affixed to window mat with masking tape.
N.B. The name in the dedication may refer to Mathilde Marchesi, a German mezzo-soprano and famous voice instructor (1821-1913).
Estimate $800-1,200
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