Louis Icart (1888-1950)
"Blue Alcove," 1929
Etching, drypoint, and aquatint in colors on paper
From the edition of unknown size
Signed and numbered in pencil along the lower edge: Louis Icart / 87; with the artist's blindstamp in the lower edge, at left, and his copyright and the year printed in the plate at the upper left: Copyright 1929 by L. Icart, Paris
Plate: 10.5" H x 12.75" W; Sheet: 19.25" H x 22.5" W

"Pink Alcove," 1929
Etching, drypoint, and aquatint in colors on paper
From the edition of unknown size
Signed and numbered in pencil along the lower edge: Louis Icart / 73; with the artist's blindstamp in the lower edge, at left, and his copyright and the year printed in the plate at the upper left: Copyright 1929 by L. Icart, Paris
Plate: 13.375" H x 13" W; Sheet: 19.125" H x 22.5" W

2 pieces

Literature: Holland/Catania/Isen 376, and 377

Other Notes: According to Holland/Catania/Isen, the first work is sometimes known by its French title, "L'Alcove Bleue," and at other times as "Blue Divan."

According to Holland/Catania/Isen, the second work is sometimes known by its French title, "L'Alcove Rose," and at other times as "Pink Divan."

Each overall good condition. Wide margins and the colors fresh. Cockling in the plate, showing mostly in the reverse. Minor toning and pea-sized or smaller foxmarks scattered throughout the outer margins. Offset staining from prior storage between cardboards. Scattered handling creases throughout the outer margins, not affecting the image. The second with specks of staining, at center of the image. The sheet is loose, not mounted.

Each unframed

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