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Auction 53, The Collectors Edition, March 26

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 435

Circus Scene by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (France, 1864–1901) Lithograph from The Circus

Estimate: $75 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Description
Lithograph depicting a lively circus scene after Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, showing a performer riding a bull within a circus ring while attendants look on. The composition reflects Lautrec’s well-known fascination with Parisian entertainment, capturing the energy and theatrical atmosphere of circus life through expressive line work and dynamic movement.

This work comes from the portfolio “The Circus of Toulouse-Lautrec.” According to the accompanying edition sheet, the edition was limited to 350 copies, with an additional 20 copies numbered I–XX for those involved in the project. The present example is numbered XVI/XX in Roman numerals at the lower left. The lithographs were hand drawn by master lithographer Marc Kniebihler and printed on Arches paper. The edition was printed in 1990 by Original Artworks Ltd., Island Park, New York.

Presented matted and framed.

Dimensions
Frame: 20 in. H x 16 in. W

Condition Report
Appears in good overall condition. Not examined out of frame. Minor wear to frame consistent with handling.

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