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Emblems & Satire · 19th century

Grimaces Pl. 2 – Female Emotions, Satirical Lithograph, Circa 1823

€ 530

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date
1823
Mapmaker / artist
Louis-Léopold Boilly, France, published London c.1823–28
Technique
Lithograph with contemporary hand-coloring
Sheet size
37 × 35.5 cm (14.6 × 14.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14155-7
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Light overall toning and occasional minor spotting. Good impression.

About this sheet

Grimaces Pl. 2 – Female Emotions, Boilly Satirical Heads, c.1823
This plate presents a lively study of female facial expressions, rendered with humor, sensitivity, and keen observation. Boilly balances caricature with empathy, creating figures that are expressive without becoming grotesque.

As part of the Grimaces series, this work reflects early 19th-century interest in emotion, gender, and character. It pairs exceptionally well with the male expression plates.

Condition report:
Light overall toning and occasional minor spotting. Good impression.

Framing tips:
A light wood or muted gold frame with a warm white mat complements the softer palette.

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Grimaces Pl. 2 – Female Emotions, Satirical Lithograph, Circa 1823
Grimaces Pl. 2 – Female Emotions, Satirical Lithograph, Circa 1823
1823 · Ref. BG-14155-7 · € 530
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