07-15-200907-16-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 15, 2009 02:00 PMCalender
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Lot of Three Framed 19th/20th Century English and Continental Caricature Prints

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$178$150
Auction: Discovery - 2466Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 15, 2009 2:00PM

Description:

Lot of Three Framed 19th/20th Century English and Continental Caricature Prints, including Maxim's after Adolphe Willette (French, 1857-1926),inscribed and dated "A. Willette 1919" within the matrix l.r., chromolithograph; The Grand Coronation-Procession of Napoleone the 1st, Emperor of France, from the Church of Notre Dame, Dec. 2d. 1804 by James Gillray (British, 1757-1815),published 1805 by H. Humphrey, London, color etching; and 18th Century British School, Assassination, inscribed "London Pub. Aug 19 1790 by W.S. Fores..." within the matrix u.l., handcolored engraving.
Estimate $150-200

Gillray: Some toning, staining, water damage to the bottom and left sides. Small tear in the top margin, along with a pinhole.
Examined out of frame - water damage also evident on the back.
No visible numbering.

Keywords

James Gillray, Church of Notre Dame, Emperor, France, London, 18th Century British School, London Pub