GUILLAUME AND BONAPARTE - Lot 116

GUILLAUME AND BONAPARTE KLENCK, Paul. [Guillaume and Bonaparte in Disguise]. Paris, on sale at 6 rue du Croissant; Printed by Talons, 19 marché Saint-Honoré, [1870–1871]. A colored satirical lithograph depicting William I advising Napoleon III—hidden beneath a coat and wearing a hat—not to reveal his identity. Printed dialogue: “William—Sire! I have one more piece of advice to give you: do not reveal your identity. You might be recognized. Bonaparte—Eh! What does it matter to me! If they don’t know who I am, I have nothing to fear; if they know who I am, it’s they who should be afraid.” Inscription “Lucrezia Borgia” below the quote. Signed P. Klenck. Skinning and minor wear at the corners.

Estimate:£42.3

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