Grimaces Plate 4: Satirical Lithograph of Male & Female Expressions, ca.1823

€ 630

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-14155-8

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 toning and minor spotting consistent with age.

About this sheet

Grimaces Pl. 4 – Male & Female Expressions, Boilly, c.1823
This mixed-gender composition brings together a variety of expressions, allowing direct comparison between male and female emotional representation. Boilly’s observational brilliance is evident in the subtle distinctions between characters.

An excellent example of Boilly’s physiognomic approach, this plate works particularly well in dialogue with other Grimaces images.

Condition report:
Light toning and minor spotting consistent with age.

Framing tips:
Neutral contemporary framing works well, especially for salon-style groupings.