LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968), FILLETTE AU CHAT, FROM LES ENFANTSJapan, c. 1929Fillette au Chat, from Les EnfantsCatalog Raisonné Buisson I.29.66 Etching and aquatint printed in colors, circa 1929, chine appliqué to japan support, signed in pencil on the bottom right corner, edition numbering mostly erased but last 0 still visible, this etching is most certainly part of the 100 editions, apart from the artist prints, published by Les Editions Artistiques Apollo, Paris, with full margins. SIZE of the sheet 40.5 x 31.7 cmCondition: Well-preserved with detailed impression and great colors. Slightly browned commensurate with age. Evident glue residue and markings where frame was attached to the margin. Sheet is trimmed.Provenance: From the collection of Gaston Lazard (1878-1956) and his wife Jane Levy (1886-1985) and thence by descent within the same family.Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) was a celebrated Japanese-French painter known for his unique blend of traditional Japanese art and Western modernism. His works featured bold outlines, flat colors, and strong design, often depicting portraits of women, cats, and scenes from everyday life. Foujita was an active member of the School of Paris, a group of international artists who converged in Paris in the early 20th century. His close friendships with prominent artists, including Modigliani and Picasso, contributed to the development of modern art movements in France and beyond.Auction comparison:Compare with another edition (52/100) of this etching sold at Mainichi Auction, Paintings, Prints and Sculpture, 20 April 2019, Tokyo, Lot 13 (sold for 18,750 EUR).