Rare Antique Ginza YATAYA Frame - Laurencin Copperplate Print - Sappho's Poems

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This is an illustration from Sappho's poetry collection by Marie Laurencin.
The back of the frame is inscribed with YATAYA 1968 and the year of production.
As this item is approximately 57 to 75 years old, there are some stains and yellowing that are difficult to see in the photos.
The last photo is for reference only and is not part of the product.

Frame size: Approx. 34.5 cm x 39.5 cm
Front acrylic panel
Includes original box

For your information:
[YATAYA Frames]
Ginza YATAYA, a long-established custom frame maker, closed its doors in 2019 after 125 years in business. Each frame was a one-of-a-kind creation, and as proof, a label with the year of production handwritten was affixed to the back of the frame. You can glimpse the meticulous craftsmanship of artisans who for many years produced custom orders for museums and private residences.

[Sappho's Poetry Collection, Poemes de Sapho]
Paris: Compagnie Française des Arts Graphiques, 1950. A luxurious collection of Sappho's poems featuring 23 original etchings by Marie Laurencin as illustrations. Laurencin's etchings are remarkably free-spirited in both technique and subject matter compared to works by other illustrators. Limited edition of 180 copies.

[Artist]
Marie Laurencin (1883-1956) was a French female painter and sculptor active in the first half of the 20th century. She created a unique artistic style characterized by dreamlike depictions of young girls.