Original Signed 1820 French Lithograph Proofs

Original set of 3 French animal lithographs signed as artists print proofs dating to the 1820s. All three individual prints are of 6 canines or felines interacting with other animals which were meant for the cover page of a magazine and signed by their respective lithographers. These working examples were for final printing in the magazine at the time and are a rare survivor of early lithographic printing of animals in their natural hunting habitat. One lithograph by Villain is signed and noted in ink - Je Certifie que imprimerai cette y soif changement, Paris Le 16 Decembre 1829, Villain Also print marked: Lithographie par Levilly, Imp. Lith. de Villain, rue de sevres, No.23 a Paris chez Troude éditeur Rue et Galarie de Valois, Paris Royal Two are by Deplech and marked in ink: ??? Confirme a La totalité de L'exterior, le 19 Octob 1829, Deplech Marked in print: Imp lith de Delpech These would make a great housewarming gift, birthday gift, wedding present or as decoration in any Fr