Modern Design Willette, Adolphe. (1857–1926) Original Sketch With Autograph Inscription Slash 60% Off The Price [NlIu8wCs]

Original sketch by the French illustrator and painter, who has inscribed to lower right "à Monsieur Lallier qui / voit passer souvent son ami Pierrot / au clair de lune." ("To Mr. Lallier, who often sees his friend Pierrot pass by in the light of the moon.") Sketch depicts a dramatic scene between two young women, one taking aim with a pistol as the other recoils in fear, their coachmen standing in wait in the background while two dogs tussle in the lower right corner. Ink, pencil and blue colored pencil on paper, mounted on card. Folding creases and light soiling, else fine. 8.75 x 10.75 inches (22.2 x 27.4 cm.)