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Antique Prints With a Sense of Humor Caricature Prints are in good condition unless otherwise mentioned. Antique prints often have age toning and minor signs af age. Sale! Discount! 40% Discount on All Prints with a HUMOR number on this page! Take 40% off the listed price. |
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"Ah!É Scelerats d'Epinards" (Literal translation: Rascals in the Spinage) Pepper in the spinage Originally hand-colored (heightened with gum arabic) lithograph by Frederic Bouchot Series: Souvenirs Grotesques Nr. 2 by Bouchot Published in "Paris Comique" Paris: Aubert, 1844 Paper has natural age patina Sheet size: 30 x 21,3 cm (ca. 11.8 x 8.4") $ 120.00 (Please look for discount at top of this page) Order Nr.HUMORCARICATURE252986 |
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"Combat Singulier entre Mardi-Gras et Mercredi-des-Cendres" Copper etching by monogramist G.B.Ch. after his own drawing. Original hand coloring. Published in Paris, ca. 1830 Frugality fighting opulence. Frugality winning over debauchery in Ash Wednesday, the beginning of lent after the ending of carnival. Clean print which had been laid down on 19th century paper. Upper right and lower right corners a bit wrinkly. Otherwise very good. Plate mark measurements: 20,2 x 36,2 cm (ca. 8 x 14.3") $ 180.00 (Please look for discount at top of this page Order Nr. CARNIVAL252986 |
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"A Augusta Imperatrice de toutes les Prusses" Lithograph by Faustin (1847-1914) Text below "De cette roche Sans tréve comme le remord Entends-tu la plainte éternelle Des méres sur leurs enfants mort!" Theme is: History of the Franco-Prussian war 1870/1871 Augusta Princess of Saxony-Weimar-Eisenach (1811-1890) Empress of Germany and Queen of Prussia Including title and text: 28 x 19,8 cm (ca. 11 x 7.8") $ 50.00 (Look for discount at top of this page) Order Nr.HUMOR252471 |
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"Zukunftsbild" ( sign of the future ) "Emanzipierte ( Im deutchen
Ruhmestempel):" Below the image is an unrelated poem in the Pfalz dialect about a poor musician. Wood engraving 1909. Reverse side is printed. Image size: 15.5 x 16.2 cm ( 6.1 x 6.3 ") $ 45.00 Order Nr. HUMOR241785 |
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Kaffeetrinker ( Coffee Drinkers) Gemuetlicher Morgenkaffee
Klatsch-Kaffee Humoriful wood engraving ca 1885. Reverse side is printed. Light age toning. 26 x 21 cm ( 10.2 x 8.2 ") $ 55.00 Order Nr.HUMOR236143 |
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"Evening, or the Man of feeling." Description Three men sit by a dinner-table. The man on the right has his boots pulled off by a boy. The man makes an impatient impression and pushes his other booted foot against the boy's back; on the floor are a pair of slippers, and a boot-jack. It looks as if the other two men had long been waiting for the just arrived companion, who has obviously cold feet, because a maid with a candle in hand brings him a warming pan. Hand-colored copper etching by Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811) Second edition. London ca. 1820 The original edition (1781) was round and reversed. A little soiled in margins. Print spills at printing time on table cloth, slippers and title. 22,2 x 32,7 cm (ca. 8.7 x 12.9") $ 90.00 (Please look for discount at top of this page) Order Nr.GASTRONOMY252995 |
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"The Great Self-Taxed." Working-man. "Hi! - Gov'nor! - Look Here! We're th' People S'makes th' Shururplsh - Now whar a' you an' our William Goin' t'do for th' People I Sh'like T'know !" Wood engraving dated 1873. Minor signs of age. 24 x 17.7 cm ( 9.4 x 6.9 ") $ 30.00 Order Nr. FINANCE240803 |
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" Ordensregen " Wood engraving 1913 after a
painting by Heinrich Kley. 23.5 x 18.5 cm ( 9.2 x 7.2 ") $ 60.00 Order Nr. HUMOR241593 |
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"The Old Buck" A play on words! A buck is a
male rabbit or a slang name for an Etching made after the painting
by Jules Giradet. 23 x 18 cm ( 9 x 7 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. ANIMAL252389 |
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"Der Sekt-Centaur" Wood engraving 1913 after a
painting by Heinrich Kley. 23.5 x 20 cm ( 9.2 x 7.8 ") $ 85.00 Order Nr. HUMOR241594 |
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"EUPHEMISTIC" Tomkyns (who has swallowed a
bad Oyster). "Hallo! What kind of Oyster D'Ye call
that?" Wood engraving from "Punch, or the London Charivari", dated 1874. Backside is printed. 13.5 x 10.5 cm ( 5.3 x 4.1 ") $ 40.00 ORDER NR. SHELL9232 |
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Les Nouvellistes du Matin Copper etching for Chez Martinet in Paris, ca 1780. Original hand coloring. Image is vvery clean. Crease in
image visible only on the backside. 22.2 x 32 cm ( 8.7 x 12.5 ") $ 280.00 Order Nr. HUMOR9501 |
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"Fin- de-Siègle-Obsession" Hand-colored wood engraving made after the drawing by Godefroy. Published in France, 1891. Below image is text ( in French) with humoreous captions about each drawing. Good condition. Clean. Fresh colors. Image without text: 29 x 20 cm ( 11.4 x 7.8 ") $ 120.00 Order Nr. HUMOR237277 |
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"Harmony before Matrimony" Hand-colored copper etching by James Gilray (1756-1815) Two love birds united in harmony, she devotedly playing the harp, he holding the notes and text "Duets de l'Amour" and singing. All is well for the two love birds. No troubles, yet, no worries. ************
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"Matrimonial-Harmonics" Hand-colored copper etching by James Gilray (1756-1815) The two love birds of yesteryear have entered the stage of "normality" in their matrimonial togetherness. The lady plays dissonant accords on the piano, the husband endulges in the study of a newspaper and holds his ear shut as the maid brings in the screaming baby. Their pre-matrimonial harmony has vanished. Even the cat humps and the parrots quarrel as the shrill and poisoned atmosphere in this advanced matrimonial scene prevails. These caricaturer were printed ca. 1870. (They were first published by Hannah Humphrey in London, 1805) Very good condition. Both prints are handsomely hand-colored. On reverse sides are other uncolored cartoons. Each print: 27 x 37,5 cm (ca. 10.6 x 14.8") Price for the pair: $ 280.00 Order Nr. HUMOR251606 |
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"M. de Grandpere cherchant a
maigrir par un traitement musical" Wood engraving 1852. Below the
image is text about this humorous situation. 10.5 x 14 cm ( 4.1 x 5.5 ") $ 25.00 Order Nr. MUSIC244776 |
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"Die feindlichen Nachbarn oder die Folgen der Musik" Enemy neighbors or the consequences of music Wood engraving after Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908). Original hand coloring Publsihed in the series "Muenchner Bilderbogen" Publisher: Braun & Schneider. Munich, ca. 1880 A cello player and an artist lock horns. Typical Wilhelm Busch. Observed in an every-day-style situation. Good condition.. Light age toning. Sheet size 40 x 32 cm (ca. 15.7 x 12.6") $ 90.00 Order Nr. MUSIC242788 |
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"Im Zeitalter des lenkbaren Luftschiffes" A chimney sweep uses a hot-air balloon to go from chimney to chimney! Wood engraving ca 1900. Reverse side is printed. 19 x 4.5 cm ( 7.4 x 1.7 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. HOTAIRBALLOON242926 |
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image: " unbesorgt meiner bewaehrten
Fuehrung anzuvertrauen!! - - Nur nicht The name of the balloon is "Apollo" Wood engraving ca 1900. Reverse side is printed. 21 x 9.5 cm ( 8.2 x 3.7 ") $ 30.00 Order Nr. HOTAIRBALLOON 242925 |
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"Da schau, Seppenbauer, auf
Deiner Wiesen, geht der Luftballon nieder!" Wood engraving ca 1900. Reverse side is printed. 11.5 x 14 cm ( 4.5 x 5.5 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. HOTAIRBALLOON 242927 |
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"Dass Wasser kommt, das Wasser steigt!" ( The water is coming, the water is rising! ) People preparing for a flood, including flying in a hotair balloon, standing on stilts, sitting in a tub, putting wings on a dog........ Wood engraving after A.
Schmidhammer ca 1880. Horizontal centerfold. 31 x 22.5 cm ( 12.2 x 8.8 ") $ 40.00 Order Nr. HOTAIRBALLOON 241241 |
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"A Good Hearing for Master" After passing innumerable rows of kegs with supreme vintage, they come to a cadk marked "Whisky". Guest: Ah, ah, So you have been laying in the fashionable drink, I see! The doctors are all mad about it. Affable Butler: Yeszzir - Less Hacid, they say, in good Malt Wisky than in any form of alcohol. I have took to it myself. In fact I may sayI've quite given up Chamgagnes, Clarets, Burgundies and 'Ocks! Wood engraving Published in "Punch, or the London Charivari" London, 1876 Light age toning. Otherwise fine. 13,7 x 17,5 cm (ca. 5.4 x 6.8") $ 30.00 Order Nr.DISTILLATION242570 |
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"The Gin Shop" Drawing and lithograph by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) Dated 1829 Poem underneath reads: "Now oh dear how shocking the thought is they makes the gin from aqua fortis They do it on purpose folks lives to shorten And tickets it up at two-pence a qua tern" Condition: Light general age toning. Some minor traces of age and use. Image: 20 x 25,5 cm (ca. 7.9 x 10") Order Nr.DISTILLATION242567SOLD |
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"Catching a Little Tartar" "So you don't care about
donkey riding, Missy. And why?" Wood engraving dated 1873. Reverse side is printed. Overall light age toning. 13.4 x 17.5 cm ( 5.2 x 6.8 ") $ 25.00 Order Nr. DONKEY240817 |
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"Le Budget de la France" (What all is taxed for the benefit of the national budget in France) Type of print:Line lithograph Artist:Anonymous Color:Original hand coloring Published:"Imagerie d'Epinal Nr. 3818 Date:Paris, ca. 1890 Condition:General age toning. Nice hand coloring. No print on reverse side Sheet measures: 39 x 29 cm (15.4 x 11.4") Price:$ 120.00 Order Nr. BILLIARD236335 |
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"Tarif D'Hiver" - Trop cher? ... Oh! monsieur, les nuits d'hiver sont si longues..." (Too expensive? Oh Monsieur, the winter nights are so long..." A gentleman negotiates the price with a Paris prostitute, finds her too expensive. The corner of a billiard table visible in background Type of print:Lithograph Engraver:Bordier Color:Printed in color Published: "Le Monde Comique Illustre" Date:Paris, ca. 1890 Condition: General age toning. Unrelated print on reverse side Image measures 19 x 17 cm (7.5 x 6.7") Price: $ 120.00 Order Nr. BILLIARD236336 |
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"Der Schinkenknochen" ( the ham bone ) Wood engravingafter M. Scholz
ca 1880. Reverse side is printed. 32.5 x 23.5 cm ( 12.7 x 9.2 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. HUMOR239243 |
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"Mending the Machinery" Royal National Merry-Go-Round Master Johnny Bull: "Now, then - Do get
on!!" Wood engraving from "Punch" dated March 25,
1882. 24 x 17.7 cm ( 9.4 x 6.9 ") $ 50.00 Order Nr. HUMOR9506 SOLD |
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"The Feeling Heart" Bill- Bill - you'll break my
Them'ere Eels Mum's a groat a On the ground is a basket of eels. Aquatint by Hunt in fine
original hand coloring. Page size: 17 x 23 cm ( 6.6 x 9 ") $ 55.00 Order Nr. DONKEY9505 |
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A Surreptitious Whiff Wood engraving from "Punch" dated 1873. Backside is printed. 12.5 x 17.7 cm ( 4.9 x 6.9 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. DOG9593 |
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More Honeymoon Amenities (Pug dog on couch) Angelina(who has been pursuing the "Births, Deaths, and Marriages"). "Edwin, I do so object to that horrid word "relict"!If I should die Edwin, promise , oh, promise, you will not allow me to be described as your relict! Wood engraving from "Punch" dated 1876. Backside is printed. 11.5 x 17 cm ( 4.5 x 6.7 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. DOG9496 |
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"Nachahmungstrieb" (Imitative instinct) Two elephants watch billards game through window and use their imitative instinct, break off palm trees, use fat-bellied people to play billards. Type of print:Wood engraving Engraver:Anonymous Published:"Nagels Lustige Welt" Date:Berlin, ca. 1900 Condition:General age toning. a bit spotty in margins. Unrelated print on reverse Page size:31.5 x 22.5 cm (12.4 x 8.9"): Price:$ 80.00 Order Nr. BILLIARD236333 |
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"Ein angenehmer Gast" (a pleasant guest) ".Die drei Mark, Herr Wirt, die Sie mir beim Kartenspiel abgenommen, bezahle ich morgen..." (The three Marks I lost playing cards, I'll pay tomorrow..." A "smart gentleman" lost card game and promises to return tomorrow. In background billiard is being played. Type of print:Wood engraving Engraver:H. Schlittger Published:"Fliegende Blaetter Nr. 3180 Publisher: Braun & Schneider - Munich, Germany Dated:1906 Condition:General age toning. Tear left margin into image repaired. Margins spotty Unrelated print on reverse side Image:14 x 12 cm (5.5 x 4.7") Page size:28 x 21 cm (11 x 8.3") Price:$ 40.00 Order Nr. BILLIARD236334 |
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Actionnaires De Mines
Faisant Un Drôle De Mine Lithograph by
H.
Daumier, ca 1840. Page size: 27.3 x 18.9 cm ( 10.7 x 7.3 ") $ 220.00 Order Nr. HUMOR9503 |
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Skizzen von M. Scholz. Der Vater ist mal weggegangen,
Da Rauchen ist doch wunderschön, Wood engraving, ca 1880. Backside is printed. Size of each image: 9 x 7 cm ( 3.5 x 2.7 ") $ 30.00 Order Nr. SMOKING868 |
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"Doubtful Luxury" Ethel: "Were you not pleased to have such a pretty partner as Miss Myrtle at Croquet yesterday, Charlie?" Charlie. "Well-er-personally, I dislike beauty. Acknowledged Belles have a way of making a fellow feel himself of secondary consideration sometimes, don't you know?" Wood engraving from "Punch" dated 1873. Small margins. Backside is printed. 13.5 x 17.7 cm ( 5.3 x 6.9 ") $ 45.00 Order Nr. SPORT8012 |
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"Genuine Enthusiasts" At the window you perceive Pater and Mater expostulating vainly. Wood engraving from "Punch" dated 1865. Narrow margins. Backside is printed. 13 x 17.5 cm ( 5.1 x 6.8 ") $ 45.00 Order Nr. SPORT8013 |
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"How We Play Croquet At Buddleapoor" Wood engraving from "Punch"
dated 1865. 12.5 x 17.7 cm ( 4.9 x 6.9 ") $ 45.00 Order Nr. SPORT8014 |
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"Hint to Croquet Players" Would not the Alpine Milking Stool, imported from Grindenwald, be a valuable adjunct to the Croquet-Ground during this fatiguing weather? Wood engraving from "Punch"
dated 1865. 14 x 17.7 cm ( 5.5 x 6.9 ") $ 45.00 Order Nr. SPORT8015 |
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"Caricatures from "Punch" 1844-1882" Wood engraving published 1895. Reverse sside is printed. 23 x 16.5 cm ( 9 x 6.4 ") $ 25.00 Order Nr. HUMOR252033 |
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