2 POOR SIRES ANONYMOUS. 2 Poor Sires. Paris, Lemaître et...
2 POOR SIRES
ANONYMOUS.
2 Poor Sires.
Paris, Lemaître et fils; on sale at 61 rue de Cléry, [1870–1871].
A satirical black-and-white lithograph depicting Napoleon III (“Badinguet”) and William I as invalids, both walking with crutches. The former wears a helmet marked “Sedan.”
Printed dialogue: “Hey, William, I could really go for a half-bier. — Ah, Badinguet! To conquer without perishing is to triumph without drinking…”
Minor foxing and wear at the corners.
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2 POOR SIRES
ANONYMOUS.
2 Poor Sires.
Paris, Lemaître et fils; on sale at 61 rue de Cléry, [1870–1871].
A satirical black-and-white lithograph depicting Napoleon III (“Badinguet”) and William I as invalids, both walking with crutches. The former wears a helmet marked “Sedan.”
Printed dialogue: “Hey, William, I could really go for a half-bier. — Ah, Badinguet! To conquer without perishing is to triumph without drinking…”
Minor foxing and wear at the corners.
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Reserve
Time, Location
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