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Thursday, 3 - Monday, 7 September 2026

Albert Besnard (1849–1934). Fifer (After Manet). Aquatint 16/300


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handcrafted aquatint, 475 x 290mms. A superb example of original printmaking reproducing a painted work. A. Besnard was a master printmaker whose work is held in major collections including the MET, Auckland Art Gallery, and Te Papa. Ex. the collection of Bill Sutch & Shirley Smith, then Sutch-Ovenden by descent.

Albert Besnard (1849–1934). Fifer (After Manet). Aquatint 16/300 Image 1++
Albert Besnard (1849–1934). Fifer (After Manet). Aquatint 16/300 Image 1++
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