COMMEMORATIVE PLATE. In fine glazed earthenware... - Lot 348 - Coutau-Bégarie

Lot 348
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COMMEMORATIVE PLATE. In fine glazed earthenware... - Lot 348 - Coutau-Bégarie
COMMEMORATIVE PLATE. In fine glazed earthenware from the series "Les hommes d'aujourd'hui" with a central polychrome decoration representing a caricature of Victor Hugo signed André Gill (1840-1885) on yellow background. Slight wear from time, but good condition. French work, 1878. Dealer's stamp : JH. Klotz, Paris. Diameter : 25 cm. History: this satirical representation of Victor Hugo was published in the first issue of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui on September 13, 1878. This magazine with literary and satirical intention was founded by the writer and journalist Félicien Champsaur and the draughtsman André Gill, it will be published until 1899. Reference : see in the book "Victor Hugo par le bibelot", by Paul Beuve and Henri Daragon, published in 1902, a copy of this bust is visible on page 8, illustrated on the plate II
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