Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) - Lot 5

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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) - Lot 5
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) Persian cat Posthumous casting circa 1930 Bronze with shaded brown patina Signed "Steinlen" on the terrace Titled "CHAT de perse" on the terrace H. 9 cm, on a red marble base 3.5 cm Restoration to base Related literature : -Philippe Kaenel, Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen: l'œil de la rue, cat. exhibition, Lausanne, Musée cantonal des beaux-arts, October 17, 2008-January 25, 2009, Ixelles, Musée communal, March 12-May 31, 2009, Milan, 5 continents. In the 1880s-1890s, Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, known for his work as a press cartoonist and committed poster artist, worked around the figure of the cat. He painted, drew, engraved and sculpted the animal, often his own cats, collected from his Montmartre home.
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