ALFONS MUCHA (1860-1939) & CHAMPENOIS (PRINTER) - Lot 7

ALFONS MUCHA (1860-1939) & CHAMPENOIS (PRINTER) "La Primevère" & "La Plume" (The Primrose) Suite of two lithographs on silk forming a pendant. "La Primevère" signed lower right and dated 99. "La Plume" signed and dated lower left 99. In their original matte and glossy gilded wood frames, one with incised primrose flowers, the other with laurels and spheres. Label on the back Dietrich & Cie encadreurs Bruxelles (wear) H. 74.4 cm W. 30.2 cm. H with frame: 109 cm; W with frame 45 cm Condition : Primrose: small scratches on the shoulder. Feather: slight pitting and wear on lower part. Bibliography: Jack Rennert and Aain Weill, "Mucha", Hjert, Upsala, Sweden 1984, n°64, reproduced pp. 242-243. Provenance: Galerie 1884, Brussels, Rue Royale, 23a. Acquired from an important Austrian family living in Brussels.