Bidspirit auction | RARE HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH ”THE SARDINIÈRES”

RARE HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH ”THE SARDINIÈRES” L BOURGEX - Rare lithograph depicting 'the sardine fishers' Borgex (French, late 19th century) The Sardine Gatherers, from L’Estampe Moderne, 1898 Hand-coloured etching on paper, signed and dated “Borgex ’98” in the plate, depicting Breton fisherwomen gathering sardines along a coastal shoreline, with fishing vessels anchored offshore. The composition reflects the late-19th-century French interest in regional life and labour, rendered with finely etched linework and delicately applied period hand colouring. Published as part of L’Estampe Moderne (1897–1899), the influential Parisian print series showcasing contemporary graphic artists of the Belle Époque. Printed on laid paper with a clearly defined plate mark and bearing the embossed blind stamp associated with the series’ publisher. Medium: Hand-coloured Lithograph on paper Series: L’Estampe Moderne Date: 1898 Signature: Signed and dated in the plate 19th century, 1898 By Louis BOURGEOIS-BORGEX (1873-1959) Published by L'Estampe Moderne. Overall dimensions 29 x 40 cm. Fairly good condition, on vellum, oxidation around the edges (sold as is). THIS IS TRULY AN ANTIQUE ENGRAVING OVER 120 YEARS OLD. THIS LOT QUALIFIES FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF SALE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING. Dimensions Length 16in, Height 1in, Width 11in Condition The work is in very good condition for a late 19th-century hand-coloured etching from L’Estampe Moderne. Sheet complete with full margins Original hand colouring remains strong, with no notable fading Light, even age toning to the paper, consistent with age Plate mark clearly visible Embossed blind stamp present in the margin No evidence of trimming No major foxing, staining, tears, or repairs observed Minor handling marks and light edge wear only, commensurate with age Overall, the pri