Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939), 2nd prayer plate, from "Le Pater" folio, 1899

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Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) 2nd prayer plate, from "Le Pater" folio, 1899 Lithograph in colors on Japan paper From the deluxe edition of only 10 examples on Japan paper (the total edition was 510) Appears unsigned; F. Champenois, Paris, France, prntr.; H. Piazza & Cie, Paris, France, pub. Sight: 15 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. Other Notes: According to the Certificate of Authenticity (issued by the gallery mentioned above) that accompanies this lot, this Prayer plate was once part of the folio numbered "5" on its colophon page. Mucha, together with his printer and publisher, editioned a total of 510 "Le Pater" folios in 1899. Of these, only the first 10 were considered "deluxe" copies in that they each included one original watercolor done by Mucha on Japan paper (see earlier lot), a suite of lithographs in colors (see this lot and the other Mucha color lithographs in this auction), and a suite of black and white illustrations printed on China paper. The other 500 examples of the folio were done on other papers and did not include a watercolor. Framed under glass: 30 1/2 x 26 x 2 in. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.

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