
Description
Charming & funny lithograph depicting a satirical scene from an early French courtroom. This would be a great gift for someone in the legal profession!
AI Overview
The image is a colored lithograph print titled L'Accusation (The Accusation). It is a satirical depiction of a trial in a French courtroom, published by De l'Editrice P.V. around 1900.
The print features exaggerated, almost grotesque, caricatures of figures involved in a trial.
The scene shows a person in the dock being struck on the head with a gavel by a figure who appears to be a judge or official.
Other figures, likely lawyers and court personnel, are shown with similarly distorted features and expressions. A wonderful image, and rather funny, of a trial in a French court.
The print is part of a series of humorous French courtroom images, which also includes a companion piece titled L'Incidente or La Defense.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition
Dimensions:
Height: 10.25 in.
Width: 14.75 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: France
Materials: Paper, Wood
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $49.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Henderson, NV
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
AI Overview
The image is a colored lithograph print titled L'Accusation (The Accusation). It is a satirical depiction of a trial in a French courtroom, published by De l'Editrice P.V. around 1900.
The print features exaggerated, almost grotesque, caricatures of figures involved in a trial.
The scene shows a person in the dock being struck on the head with a gavel by a figure who appears to be a judge or official.
Other figures, likely lawyers and court personnel, are shown with similarly distorted features and expressions. A wonderful image, and rather funny, of a trial in a French court.
The print is part of a series of humorous French courtroom images, which also includes a companion piece titled L'Incidente or La Defense.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition
Dimensions:
Height: 10.25 in.
Width: 14.75 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: France
Materials: Paper, Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good vintage condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
l'Accusation Hand Colored Courtroom Lithograph Engraving French Satirical Legal Scene
Estimate $110-$340
Starting Price
$20
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