Paul Émile Lecomte "En Été" Aquatint Etching

An original mid-20th-century color aquatint etching by renowned French landscape artist Paul Émile Lecomte (1877–1950). Titled "En Été" (In Summer), this piece depicts a serene French countryside riverbank with tall trees and vibrant green fields.Provenance & AuthenticityArtist: Hand-signed in pencil by Paul Émile Lecomte in the lower-right margin.Publisher: Features the authentic circular "SZL" publisher's stamp for Sidney Z. Lucas.Copyright: Stamped with the official "© Paris Etching Society NY - USA" mark.Catalog Number: Stamped plate number "112" in the lower-left corner.DimensionsFrame Size: 21.5" x 17.25" [1]Orientation: LandscapeCondition Report (Sold As-Is)Artwork: The printed image area remains crisp with excellent color retention. The outer cream paper margins show minor foxing (age spots) and a small indentation near the top stamp.Matting & Framing: The original matboard shows severe, heavy water staining and warping along the right-hand border and minor tide-lines on the top/bottom edges. The frame is vintage wood with a decorative gold-toned border.Note to Buyers: This piece is priced to reflect the framing condition. It is a prime candidate for a simple re-matting project, which will beautifully salvage and protect a legitimate piece of mid-century French printmaking history.