Lot 1307: Paul Berthon Art Nouveau Lithograph, Lecons de Violon

Paul Emile Berthon (French, 1872-1909), “Lecons de Violon” (Violin Lessons), lithograph in colors on wove paper, printed signature in the plate lower right with date 1898. From Maitres de L’Affiche, printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1899. Matted under glass in a giltwood frame with carved corners. Sight: 9 in. H x 11 1/2 in. W. Frame: 19 1/2 in. H x 22 in. W.  Note: “Les Maitres de l’Affiche” series was offered as a subscription series to collectors during the late 19th century. Every month from December 1895 through November 1900, subscribers were mailed 4 loose sheets (maitres) with a cover sheet.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Robert Estrin, Nashville, TN.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition, with good colors, light toning, tiny spot of foxing lower right margin. A few minor chips to frame edges. Not examined out of frame.