C. 1847 GRANDVILLE – LILAC - HAND COLORED FLEURS ANIMEES

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Lilas From Les Fleurs Animées By J. J. Grandville Hand-colored Engraving Octavo (10.5’ x 6.75”) strong color, excellent impession , clean with minimal edge browning. One of the most popular Images. In the 20 years following its initial publication in 1847, many editions were produced in Europe and even in America, so it’s hard to pinpoint the actual date unless you have the volume from which the print was extracted. Somewhere between 1847 and 1870 is the best I can estimate on these. Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard, born 1803 in Nancy and died in 1847 at Vanves , is known under the pseudonym of J.J. Grandville. One of Grandville's supreme achievements, at a time when French printing technology was ascendant, was Les Fleurs Animées , a series of images that are both poetic and satirical. Though the designs of Grandville are occasionally unnatural and absurd, they usually display keen analysis of character and marvellous inventive ingenuity, and his humour is always tempered and refined by delicacy of sentiment and a vein of sober thoughtfulness. He died on March 17, 1847 and is buried in the Cimetière Nord of Saint- Mandé just outside Paris. His work is akin to a strange world that Baudelaire compares the result of "an apartment where the disorder is systematically organized." Its fantastic designs and zoomorphic (metamorphoses of human beings, animals and plants) (Another World) caused him to be claimed by the surrealists . From Wikipedia (France) The Details: I try to give a complete description of every item I offer for sale, as well as providing sharp, accurate pictures. I answer all questions promptly, and I appreciate having any errors I may have made corrected. (Even though I have been buying and selling prints for nearly forty years, I continue to be amazed at how much I don’t know.) I ship within two business days of receiving payment. I normally use flat packaging, even for large prints. If an item is so large that I must ship in a tube, I will so state in the object description. If a buyer would prefer that I use a tube for shipping he or she should contact me prior to making payment. Domestic Shipping: I ship all domestic orders by USPS Priority mail, insured. My shipping charges reflect this cost. I am willing to mail in more economical ways at the buyer’s request, but if the buyer asks to waive insurance, I cannot assume responsibility for any loss or damage. I combine shipping charges on multiple sales, so buyer should wait for my invoice at the end of the auction. If the buyer wishes to make special arrangements for shipping, he or she should contact me before paying. Books: Media Mail is eBay’s default shipping method for books, and the only shipping charge permissible. Other shipping methods are available. I will provide an alternative with the invoice I send. The buyer can choose which to pay. International Shipping: I normally ship by First Class Mail. This is the most economical way to safely ship internationally, but there is no insurance available. In case of loss, I am only able to provide proof that the item was, indeed, shipped. If the buyer would like his or her purchase insured, International Priority Mail is available, but at a higher price. I recommend this option when the item is large and/or valuable. Buyer should contact me before payment is made. Payment: Please pay through PayPal . I would like to receive payment within five days of the auction closing. It often happens that a buyer will ask me to wait because he or she is interested in bidding on other lots. I am always willing to wait, but I do like to hear from the buyer if payment is to be delayed. Customer Satisfaction is very important to me. If there are any issues with an item purchased from me, I want to hear about it right away, and I will make every attempt to resolve the issue. Any item may be returned to me for a full refund, only with the buyer paying return ship... read more

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