Lucien Gautier Etching Rue Galande Paris Remarque Proof Signed Vues de Paris For Sale

Original etching (eau-forte) by French artist Lucien Marcelin Gautier (1850–1925), plate 3 from his celebrated series \"Vues de Paris,\" published 1881. Pencil signed in margin. This is an early remarque proof state, as evidenced by the small original sketch of a market vendor visible below the platemark — present only on proofs pulled before the remarque was burnished from the plate for commercial printing. Presented in original walnut and gilt frame with mat. Condition is good for age; some expected toning to paper. Glass prevents full condition assessment but no visible tears, foxing, or significant damage noted. Sold as found. Measures 11x13.5\"

Condition:

• Paper appears to have some toning/age browning (expected for ~145 year old print)
• No visible tears, holes, or major foxing visible

Frame:

• Walnut frame with gilt inner liner — period-appropriate, presentable
• Two D-ring hangers with wire on back
• No visible damage to frame in photos