Artcurial to Offer Toulouse-Lautrec Lithograph with Rare Trial Proofs on May 20
On May 19, 2026, Artcurial announced it will auction a rare set of five trial proofs and a signed final version of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's colour lithograph 'La Femme à la Fourrure' on May 20, 2026, at 5pm. The works depict an Austrian prostitute who modeled for the artist in late 19th-century Paris, reflecting his Japonisme-influenced style. The trial proofs, destroyed by the artist before the final impression, were later reassembled and have been in a single European collection since 1978. The auction also includes works by Pierre Soulages, Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, and Francis Bacon.
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The sale of these trial proofs offers collectors a rare glimpse into Toulouse-Lautrec's technical process, as the artist typically destroyed such proofs. The lithograph's subject, portrayed without moral judgment, highlights the artist's unique perspective on Parisian nightlife. For collectors, this lot represents a significant opportunity to acquire a piece of art history tied to the intersection of Japonisme and modern lithography, with provenance tracing back nearly five decades.
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- Artists: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Bonnard, Pierre Soulages, Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, Francis Bacon
- Auction Houses: Artcurial
- Museums: Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
- Locations: Paris
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