The Art of The Works of Moliére
29. The Countess of Escarbagnas

A collection of eight engravings, including one of twelve color plates, the Title of 1672 and other works in the definitive state by Maurice Leloir and Edmond Hedouin.
The collection is provided with complete provenance dating to its issue of 1895 (including original issuance certificate), the collection title page, a separate list of engravings and certificate of authenticity.
Countess of Escarbagnas: Scene X - Color plate: In the presence of Julia and the valet Criquet, who can scarce restrain their laughter, the Countess reprimands her servant Andrée for having brought to her a glass of water without placing it upon a plate.
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Title - A frame formed of scroll-work, leaves and flowers. Above is a winged head. On the tablet, the title of the play.
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Title of 1672 - Delineation in French of the original work of 1672 by Maurice Leloir, with the artist's monogram signed in the plate.
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Dramatis Personé - The Scene at Angouleme: Within the frame formed of scrolls and garlands is the list of characters.
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Scene II - Depicted are the Countess, Julia and Criquet, with the artist's monogram signed in the plate.
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Scene X - In the presence of Julia and the valet Criquet, who can scarce restrain their laughter, the Countess reprimands her servant Andrée for having brought to her a glass of water without placing it upon a plate.
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Scene X - Confused by the reprimand of her mistress, Andrée, in her haste to correct her error, in placing the plate on top, breaks the glass and thereby brings upon herself the further anger of the Countess: "Well! did you ever see such a blunderer? You shall pay for my glass."
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Countess of Escarbagnas: Scene XIX - Fini - The Countess (speaking before Julia, the Viscount, the Count, Mr. Bobinet, and M. Tibaudiert): "Fie! what nonsense do you teach him there?", with the artist's monogram signed in the plate.
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