Porteur d’Amphore, Maurice Desvallières (1862–1913) 1898
Original color lithograph by Maurice Desvallières, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The composition shows a young, muscular man in classical Roman or Greek dress carrying a large amphora through a richly detailed architectural interior filled with statues, columns, and patterned tile flooring — a vivid evocation of the grandeur of antiquity. Desvallières combines idealized strength and realism, capturing both the physical tension of the figure and the luminous setting surrounding him. Issued as part of the celebrated monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99), printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza. The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent example from the original issue with strong color and wide margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – fresh color, clean sheet, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A powerful and classically inspired plate from L’Estampe Moderne, showcasing Desvallières’ mastery of the human form and his richly detailed architectural settings.
Artist: Flandrin Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
La chevelure by Flandrin 1897 for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
es Sardinieres L. Borgex (Louis Bourgeois, 1873–1959) 1898
Original color lithograph by L. Borgex, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The image shows women on the Breton coast carrying baskets of sardines, with fishing boats drawn up along the shore. The setting is a working harbor typical of Brittany at the end of the nineteenth century. Printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza as part of the monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99). The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent original impression with strong color and full margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, 1898)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – fresh color, clean sheet, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A coastal subject from L’Estampe Moderne showing a sardine port in Brittany and the activity of the local fishing trade.
Artist: Dillon Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Polichinelle by Dillon 1897 for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Louis Rhead Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
La femme au paon by Louis Rhead for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Prinet Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Manon by Prinet for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Rassenfosse Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Danse by Rassenfosse for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Mignot Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5″ / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Kermesse by Mignot for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Les Affiches etrangere was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Artist: Stevens Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Solveig by Stevens for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Eliot Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Printemps by Eliot for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Latenay Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 12 x 16″ / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Le parc by Latenay for the Estampe Moderne
Estampe Moderne was a series of plates that were delivered to your home in 1897 via the Post. You subscribed to the Imprimerie Champenois Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Created for the L’Estampe Moderne series in 1898, this original stone lithograph by Antoine Calbet depicts a graceful young woman in profile, rendered with the artist’s characteristic delicacy and subtle color harmony. Calbet, known for his refined portrayals of women and society scenes, contributed several works to L’Estampe Moderne, reflecting the elegance and sentiment typical of late nineteenth-century French art. Printed by F. Champenois and published by Masson & Piazza, the print carries the embossed blind stamp of L’Estampe Moderne in the lower margin.
Details
Title: L’Inconnue
Artist: Antoine Calbet (French, 1860–1942)
Date: 1898
Printer: F. Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Print Type: Original stone lithograph
Size: 12 × 16 inches (31 × 41 cm)
Condition: Excellent; well-preserved impression with light age toning typical of the series
Comments: Issued as part of the L’Estampe Moderne portfolio (1897–1899), which presented monthly color lithographs by leading artists of the period.
