NEWS, No. 14 - Lot 36

NEWS, No. 14 KLENCK, Paul. News. No. 14. Paris, on sale at Grognet, 16 Rue des Écoles; distributed by Madre, [circa 1870–1871]. Colored satirical lithograph depicting William I giving a tap on the head of a caricatured female figure identified in the caption as “Mrs. Badinguet.” Printed dialogue: “William — Come on, old girl, let’s stir things up a bit. ” The rest of the caption features a series of puns on the helmet, the “featherless old woman,” and “sidelong glances.” Signed P. Klenck. A few foxing spots; a small old repair or piece of paper in the lower right margin.

Estimate:£42.36

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