Charles Méryon (1821-1868) - Lot 107

Charles Méryon (1821-1868) The Clock Tower. 1852. Etching. 186 x 262. Delteil 28; Schneiderman 23. A very fine proof on applied buff bubble, from the 6th state (of 10), before further work, of the print run for L'Artiste. Slight short crease in lower left corner. Tiny tear at foot. Full margins. Joint: La Pompe Notre-Dame. 1852. Etching and drypoint. 250 x 170. Delteil 31; Schneiderman 26. Good proof on bubble paper, from the 8th state (of 10), before modification of the letter, of the print run for L'Artiste, remounted on white vellum (the letter consecutively incomplete at the foot). Short tear in lower right corner. Soiling and mitre remnants on verso. Good margins. Ens. 2 p.