L U I S P O R R E T T A F I N E ARTS A N T IQ U E S RARE INTERESTING BOOKS ANTIQUES / PAINTINGS / ENGRAVINGS / CHINA GLASS / ART RESTORATION EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917) Original Etching Le Sportsman.. Restrike Canceled Plate EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917) "LE SPORTSMAN MONTANT EN CHEVAL" This is a very rare opportunity to buy an original etching by Degas made from the original Canceled Plate. The engraving measures 3" x 3.25" and is presented framed. The overall size of the framed piece is 16" x 13". This is from the cancelled plate. Soft ground etching, drypoint, and roulette, In very good condition apart from a little toning around margin edges. From an edition of 150 impressions printed in 1877 Vollard after the artist's death. Only four lifetime impressions of this plate have been found. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston identified four proofs from the 1st and 2nd states and they were unable to locate any examples of the third, fourth, or fifth states. This is a very rare etching. Many thanks for your business! To ensure that we have a problem free business transaction, please briefly review the notes below. Thank you! PLEASE READ OUR SHIPMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS BEFORE BUYING OR BIDDING We are Canadian dealers and delivery of items takes longer than if mailed in the US. For example, a heavy item sent via Expedited Mail may take up to ten WORKING days to arrive (14 days) , which given our in store clearance may take two weeks or more to arrive. Please be aware of this when you buy, or when you bid. We always SUBSIDISE our shipping costs which are CLEARLY stated in our advertisements. Canada Post is far more expensive compared to USPS, so before you buy or bid, please be sure that you are aware of shipping costs. WHEN REGISTERING FEEDBACK PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES - MANY THANKS! WE ACCEPT PAYPAL, PAYPAL WITH CREDIT CARDS, OR CREDIT CARDS AT OUR OWN SECURE SERVER ?Shipping within North America is by Expedited Flat Rate Shipping Service ?Payment should be made within three days of the end of the auction. We reserve the right to cancel any transactions not paid for within the three day limit ?We amalgamate shipping for greater economy - so feel free to buy until it hurts! ?We offer a full refund ONLY FOR ITEMS NOT AS DESCRIBED. Any items lost in the mail will be covered by our refund guarantee AFTER a Post Office search. The refund will not include the mailing costs. CANADIAN CLIENTS - Please note: GST PST, or HST will be applied as appropriate to your Province. International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying