[annzan]

I too have found a rural rench scene with Camilla Lucas ,1935, in the corner. The artist is D.S. Fontaine. Any info would be appreciated.
AZ

[firmbeliever]

Is it "Des" Fontaine?

I found the name as above but I am still looking for any available information.Will let you know if I come up with any.

[firmbeliever]

annzan,
Here is some information on Andres des Fontaine.
I am still trying out the name you mentioned.

Will let you know if I am able to come up with any information.
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Andre des Fontaines on artnet
André des Fontaines Biography

Des Fontaines was born on the 20th November 1869 on Martinique.

He was taught by the noted masters Jules Lefebvre (who was an obvious influence on this work), Tony Robert-Fleury and Desire Lucas.

He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francais in Paris; from where he received an honourable mention in the 1909 show.

Benezit makes particular reference to his work in pastel.

Primarily a landscapist, his work often depicts the countryside in Normandy and the North coast, as well as some Parisian views, of which ours is a fine example.
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[Lee158]

I too have found a rural rench scene with Camilla Lucas ,1935, in the corner. The artist is D.S. Fontaine. any info would be appreciated.
AZ

I too have piece with "camille lucas" printed on the top and a pencil signature by her on the bottom - Looking for information about the artist and her works.

[Curlyben]

Here's my usual C&P on this subject:

One of the best resources that I have found concerning Paris Etching Society is from Google answers, located HERE.
The response from scriptor-ga is very insightful.

Basically PES was set up by Sidney Z. Lucas, hence the SZL mark. He owned a printshop in New York in the years 1940 to 1960 where He
produced a large number of prints after old etchings.
Generally, prints by Mr. Lucas seem not to reach very high prices.
At the end of the day they look nice, but that's about it.
Most of what is talked about them is from people "boiler rooming" the price on the supposed French history.

I hope this helps.