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Figures: Stylishly Framed Pair of Early 19th Century Caricatures After Boilly (1761-1845) Engravings
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Figures: Stylishly Framed Pair of Early 19th Century Caricatures After Boilly (1761-1845) Engravings

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Sold 29 November 2025 · Skippings Fine Arts
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A charming and stylish pair of early 19th Century French engravings after French Master Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845). Editid in circa 1835/30, they depict a Departure (with a young man being hugged and kissed) and a Good News (in the form of a letter) respectively. Without margins, they are presented in airy glass-and-board only frames that would look great anywhere.

With the size of each engraving being 18.5 x 19 cm, the size of the frames are 24 x 24.5 cm apiece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated these Antique Framed Engravings to the 1800s.

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SA1027856
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A charming and stylish pair of early 19th Century French engravings after French Master Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845).
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Editid in circa 1835/30, they depict a Departure (with a young man being hugged and kissed) and a Good News (in the form of a letter) respectively.
Skippings Fine Arts

Without margins, they are presented in airy glass-and-board only frames that would look great anywhere.

With the size of each engraving being 18.5 x 19 cm, the size of the frames are 24 x 24.5 cm apiece.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated these Antique Framed Engravings to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1027856
Skippings Fine Arts
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Modern french & continental pictures selected by a former french auction house expert

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A stacked pair of framed monochrome antique engravings titled La Bonne Nouvelle and Le Depart in wooden frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A stacked pair of framed monochrome antique engravings titled La Bonne Nouvelle and Le Depart in wooden frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Figures: Stylishly Framed Pair of Early 19th Century Caricatures After Boilly (1761-1845) Engravings

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A stacked pair of framed monochrome antique engravings titled La Bonne Nouvelle and Le Depart in wooden frames.
Figures: stylishly framed pair of early 19th Century caricatures after Boilly (1761-1845) engravings
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A stacked pair of framed monochrome antique engravings titled La Bonne Nouvelle and Le Depart in wooden frames.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsFigural scenes, Text captions, Hatched borders
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

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Early 19th-century French engravings typically reproduce popular paintings or satirical drawings of the period, often capturing social scenes and domestic life associated with artists like Louis-Leopold Boilly.

These works were produced using inked metal plates pressed onto handmade or laid paper, then framed in period wooden moulding with paper or card mounts.

Authenticity is determined by examining the paper for watermarks and chain lines, checking for plate marks indented into the paper, and inspecting the printing ink under magnification to ensure it is not a modern dot-matrix reproduction.

Display them as part of a curated gallery wall or hang them individually against a neutral or darkly painted background to create a focal point that bridges traditional and modern aesthetics.

Keep antique prints away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable humidity levels to avoid paper warping, and ensure they are framed behind UV-protective glass with acid-free backing.
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