Bouquetiere, Firmin Bouisset (1859 – 1925)  1899

Charming original color lithograph by Firmin Bouisset, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1899. It depicts a young flower seller holding a bouquet, rendered in Bouisset’s soft, naturalistic Art Nouveau style. Issued as plate no. 20 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 Bouisset’s printed signature within the image. This is an excellent example from the original issue — clean, fresh color and wide margins, ideal for framing.

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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, No. 20)
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 fine example from the distinguished L’Estampe Moderne series, representing Bouisset’s lyrical side beyond his well-known advertising work.