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Alexandra Exter — Illustrated Manuscript of Anatole France's Le Mystère du Sang
Alexandra Exter

Illustrated Manuscript of Anatole France's Le Mystère du Sang

An illustrated manuscript of Anatole France's literary work, enhanced with gouache, gilt, and ink calligraphy, blending text and visual art.

Medium
gouache, gilt and calligraphy in ink on paper
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

(Women) Artists

March 10, 2023

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 42

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Alexandra Exter, Illustrated Manuscript of Anatole France's Le Mystère du Sang

An illustrated manuscript of Anatole France's literary work, enhanced with gouache, gilt, and ink calligraphy, blending text and visual art.

Medium
gouache, gilt and calligraphy in ink on paper
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Manuscript, Calligraphy, Fine Art, Literature, Illustration, Gilt, Gouache

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