Published in 1950 by L'Image Littéraire and R. Finelli-Feugère, Paris, Nice and New York. Comprising (12) wood engravings in colors on Van Gelder Zonan paper with deckle edges, each engraving signed by the artist and counter-signed by Robert Rey, the artistic director, each engraving with texts signed by the author; each wood engraving numbered 89/150 (from a total edition of 250, with 50 "Exemplaire d'artiste"). Accompanied by a suite of 41 decompositions on Luna paper of the Marie Laurencin engraving. All contained in the original paper wrappings and presented in the original navy covered box with gilt lettering.

Sheets 18 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (approximately)

The Collection of Arthur Bennett Schram, Jr. of Pinehurst, North Carolina and Jupiter Island, Florida

Artists included in the portfolio are G. Braque, Brianchon, Marc Chagall, Desnoyer, Raoul Duffy, Marie Laurencin, Matisse, Picasso, Utrillo, Van Dongen, Vlaminck and H. De Waroquier.

Box with abrasions and one edge detached; the front cover with tears; scattered foxing throughout; minor toning.

$20,000 - 30,000