LÉON GAMBETTA — Les Hommes du Jour - Lot 218

LÉON GAMBETTA — Les Hommes du Jour [THÉO]. — LÉON GAMBETTA. Les Hommes du Jour. No. 1. Paris, Mauger, Cappart & Co., publishers; Printed by Berthauts, circa 1870–1871. Large black lithograph depicting Léon Gambetta full-length, arms crossed, against a seascape. Title at the top: Les Hommes du Jour, No. 1; caption: Mr. Léon Gambetta. Signed “THÉO” within the composition. A rare popular portrait of Gambetta published at a time when he was emerging as one of the leading figures of the Republic and National Defense. Lithograph on paper. Scattered foxing, some soiling, and small marginal marks; otherwise in good condition.

Estimate:$78.41

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