Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen - Cent Millions (One Hundred Millions), 1894
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A 19th‑century French Art Nouveau lithograph by Théophile‑Alexandre Steinlen, Cent Millions (1894), original deluxe stencil‑coloured edition monogrammed P.P. in the stone, image size 30.8 × 29 cm, sheet 45 × 41 cm, in good condition.
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Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859–1923)
Cent Millions (One Hundred Millions), 1894
Original lithograph, coloured au patron (stencil-coloured), deluxe printing published by Édouard Kleinmann, Paris.
Monogrammed "P. P." (Petit Pierre) in the stone, as issued; not hand-signed. This impression bears the publisher's blind stamp of Éd. Kleinmann (Lugt 1573) but no pencil number — apparently outside the numbered edition of 100 (of which nos. 61–100 were stencil-coloured); Crauzat records one unnumbered proof aside from the numbered edition.
Dimensions:
Sheet: 45 × 41 cm — 17 ¾ × 16 ⅛ in.
Size of the image: 30.8 × 29 cm — 12 ⅛ × 11 ⅜ in.
Condition: Very fine condition; unframed.
References: Crauzat, 140
A plate from Steinlen's celebrated series of political lithographs for Le Chambard Socialiste, the anarcho-syndicalist weekly to which he contributed from its first issue in December 1893 until July 1894. To shield himself from prosecution at the height of the anti-anarchist crackdowns, Steinlen signed these biting social satires under the pseudonym Petit Pierre — hence the "P. P." monogram in the stone. Reproduced in colours on the front page of Le Chambard Socialiste no. 11, 24 February 1894. Alongside the newspaper's printing, the publisher Édouard Kleinmann issued a deluxe edition of each plate, identifiable by his blind stamp. These Chambard lithographs, in which Steinlen's compassion for the working poor finds its most militant expression, have been compared to Daumier's great political prints.
Original period impression of 1894, deluxe stencil-coloured printing published by Éd. Kleinmann.
Seller's Story
Since 2001, Nouvelle Compagnie des Arts Graphiques, is an online gallery, specializing in modern and contemporary original prints and works on paper.
The gallery was founded by Benjamin Sznaper in 2001 and was one of the first Parisian online galleries at this time.
It has since grown to hold a selective inventory of some of the most important original prints and works on paper by the leading artists of the 19th and 20th Centuries.
These include Andy Warhol, Alphonse Mucha, Joan Miro, Henry de Toulouse Lautrec, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and more.
Our selective inventory is carefully chosen to reach the highest standard in terms of Rarity, Condition, and Prices.
Even if we are an online Gallery it is always possible to meet us and to personally check our inventory in BIARRITZ.
Translated by Google TranslateThéophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859–1923)
Cent Millions (One Hundred Millions), 1894
Original lithograph, coloured au patron (stencil-coloured), deluxe printing published by Édouard Kleinmann, Paris.
Monogrammed "P. P." (Petit Pierre) in the stone, as issued; not hand-signed. This impression bears the publisher's blind stamp of Éd. Kleinmann (Lugt 1573) but no pencil number — apparently outside the numbered edition of 100 (of which nos. 61–100 were stencil-coloured); Crauzat records one unnumbered proof aside from the numbered edition.
Dimensions:
Sheet: 45 × 41 cm — 17 ¾ × 16 ⅛ in.
Size of the image: 30.8 × 29 cm — 12 ⅛ × 11 ⅜ in.
Condition: Very fine condition; unframed.
References: Crauzat, 140
A plate from Steinlen's celebrated series of political lithographs for Le Chambard Socialiste, the anarcho-syndicalist weekly to which he contributed from its first issue in December 1893 until July 1894. To shield himself from prosecution at the height of the anti-anarchist crackdowns, Steinlen signed these biting social satires under the pseudonym Petit Pierre — hence the "P. P." monogram in the stone. Reproduced in colours on the front page of Le Chambard Socialiste no. 11, 24 February 1894. Alongside the newspaper's printing, the publisher Édouard Kleinmann issued a deluxe edition of each plate, identifiable by his blind stamp. These Chambard lithographs, in which Steinlen's compassion for the working poor finds its most militant expression, have been compared to Daumier's great political prints.
Original period impression of 1894, deluxe stencil-coloured printing published by Éd. Kleinmann.
Seller's Story
Since 2001, Nouvelle Compagnie des Arts Graphiques, is an online gallery, specializing in modern and contemporary original prints and works on paper.
The gallery was founded by Benjamin Sznaper in 2001 and was one of the first Parisian online galleries at this time.
It has since grown to hold a selective inventory of some of the most important original prints and works on paper by the leading artists of the 19th and 20th Centuries.
These include Andy Warhol, Alphonse Mucha, Joan Miro, Henry de Toulouse Lautrec, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and more.
Our selective inventory is carefully chosen to reach the highest standard in terms of Rarity, Condition, and Prices.
Even if we are an online Gallery it is always possible to meet us and to personally check our inventory in BIARRITZ.
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Artist
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Sold by
Gallery
Title of artwork
Cent Millions (One Hundred Millions), 1894
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1894
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Width
41 cm
Style
Art Nouveau
Period
19th century
Sold with frame
No
