Paul Cesar Helleu. 1859-1927.
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Alexandra of Denmark, Queen of England. c. 1902. Drypoint printed in colors. 21 3/8 x 13 3/4 (sheet 27 1/4 x 18 5/8). An excellent impression with subtle plate tone, printed on white wove paper. Signed in pencil. $7,500.
La Duchesse de Marlborough, Consuelo Vanderbilt. c. 1901. Drypoint. Montesquiou 8. 21 1/2 x 13 3/4. A rich impression printed on white wove paper with full margins. Signed in pencil in the image. This portrait is the artist's master work.
Étude de Jeune Fille. Studies of Ellen Helleu, the artist's daughter. c. 1895. Drypoint printed in sanguine. 11 5/8 x 15 1/4 (sheet 14 7/84 x 18 3/4). An excellent impression with sepia plate tone, printed on white wove paper. Signed in red pencil. $4,000.
Lady Caenarvon. c. 1901. Drypoint. 15 1/8 x 10 1/4 (sheet 17 5/8 x 12 5/8). A rich impression printed on white wove paper. Signed, numbered in pencil and annotated 'Tireé à 10, planche detruite'. Edition 10, #3. $3,500.
Le Noeud Bleu (The Hat with the Blue Knot.) c. 1905.Drypoint printed in four colors (black, brown, blue, red). Montesquieu 40. 21 x 13 (sheet 21/1/4x 13 1/4). Edition 80, # 6. The paper is slightly rubbed below the bottom plate mark, outside the image; otherwise the proof is in fine condition. An excellent impression of this scarce image. Signed in pencil.
This is a portrait of Miss Madelaine Dolley, a dancer from the Folies-Bergere. This is one of Helleu's most sought-after images. Price upon request.
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