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.
Published in 1898 for L’Estampe Moderne, this original stone lithograph by A. Laurens depicts a group of classical nymphs bathing, a subject frequently treated in late-nineteenth-century decorative art. The composition follows the academic tradition of mythological themes, emphasizing form and movement rather than narrative. Laurens contributed several plates to L’Estampe Moderne, a monthly art publication issued in Paris by Masson & Piazza between 1897 and 1899. Each print was produced by F. Champenois and bears the embossed blind stamp of L’Estampe Moderne in the lower margin.
Details
Title: Le Bain des Nymphes (The Bath of the Nymphs)
Artist: A. Laurens (French, active late 19th century)
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
Comments: Issued as part of L’Estampe Moderne (1897–1899), the Paris art journal presenting monthly original color lithographs by contemporary artists
Razzia Louis Vuitton Cup 1987 hand signed original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Artist: Razzia Printer: Louis Vuitton Size: 47 x 63 inches on linen On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1987 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Louis Vuitton Cup Original hand signed Sailing race poster for Perth Western Australia which took place in 1987
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