Description
A Third Thief Arrived-19th Century Art Nouveau ColorRelief Print by Eugène Martial Simas
An 1897 color relief print by M. Simas, titled in theimage “un troisième larron survint” / “A Third Thief Arrived.” The design showsa charming Art Nouveau cat scene, with a white cat seated between two blackcats among stylized nasturtium leaves, pink and white flowers, and decorativeborders. The printed French caption “Sous-main en cuir frappé et teint”identifies the original design as a stamped and dyed leather desk pad orwriting mat. This is a printed paper plate from the French decorative arts magazineArt et Décoration, published by Émile Lévy in Paris.
Printed on paper. The sheet is in good condition, withminor toning and handling marks. Please review the photographs carefully forcondition and detail.
Details
• Medium: Color relief print on paper
• Artist/Designer: M. Simas
• Title: A Third Thief Arrived
• Original French Title: Un troisième larron survint
• Associated Publication: Art et Décoration
• Publisher: Émile Lévy, Paris
• Date: 1897
• Paper Size: 11.25 × 7.5 in.
• Image Size: 8.75 × 5.75 in.
• Framing: Unframed
• Condition Report: Good condition; minor toning; minorhandling marks; one lower-left inscription absent compared with some referencedexamples; unframed
Inscriptions:
• Top cartouche: un troisième larron survint
• Lower left: Sous-main en cuir frappé et teint
• Lower left margin: Art et Décoration
• Lower right: M. Simas
Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
