Mlle Nathalie Wolkonska, first plate

EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917) Mlle Nathalie Wolkonska, first plate the original copper printing plate, cancelled, the cancellation marks softened with burnishing, 1856, scratch numbered ‘XXVI’ on the reverse, with a proof envelope impression from the cancelled state, on wove paper, without watermark Overall (plate): 4 ¾ x 3 ½ in. (120 x 88 mm.) Proof Envelope (folded): 5 ¼ x 3 ¾ in. (132 x 97 mm.)