NEWS, No. 1 — THE LOWEST RUNG OF THE IMPERIAL...
NEWS, No. 1 — THE LOWEST RUNG OF THE IMPERIAL LADDER
KLENCK, Paul.
News. No. 1. The Lowest Rung of the Imperial Ladder.
Paris, [circa 1870–1871].
Colored satirical lithograph depicting Napoleon III as a humble porter or laborer, with a long pole on his shoulder.
Signed P. Klenck.
The composition ironically contrasts the former emperor with his new status following the fall of the regime.
A few foxing spots and minor signs of wear; an old annotation “p. 99” in the upper margin.
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NEWS, No. 1 — THE LOWEST RUNG OF THE IMPERIAL LADDER
KLENCK, Paul.
News. No. 1. The Lowest Rung of the Imperial Ladder.
Paris, [circa 1870–1871].
Colored satirical lithograph depicting Napoleon III as a humble porter or laborer, with a long pole on his shoulder.
Signed P. Klenck.
The composition ironically contrasts the former emperor with his new status following the fall of the regime.
A few foxing spots and minor signs of wear; an old annotation “p. 99” in the upper margin.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
