Boris O'Klein (1893-1985) - À la Queue!
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Boris O’Klein (1893–1985) is the artist of the signed hand-coloured aquatint etching on paper titled “À la Queue!”, an original 1930s Modern depiction of animals, presented in a vintage wooden frame under glass, with framed dimensions 33 × 60 cm and an approximate weight of 820 g, in good condition with age-related toning and foxing.
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Boris O’Klein (1893–1985), French artist and cartoonist, born in Moscow and active in France.
Title: “À la Queue!”
Hand-coloured etching with aquatint on paper, from O’Klein’s well-known humorous series commonly referred to as “The Dirty Dogs of Paris”.
The work is signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right and titled in pencil “À la Queue!” at the lower left.
No edition number is visible. The exact printing date is unknown; the work is believed to date from the first half of the 20th century.
The composition depicts a humorous Parisian street scene with dogs waiting near a public WC, characteristic of O’Klein’s satirical animal imagery.
Presented in a vintage wooden frame under glass.
Framed dimensions:
Height: 33 cm
Width: 60 cm
Depth: 3.2 cm
Weight: approximately 820 g
Condition: age-related toning, some spotting/foxing and general signs of age are visible. The frame also shows signs of wear consistent with age. The artwork has not been removed from the frame for inspection.
No certificate of authenticity or provenance documentation is included.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
The artwork will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Boris O’Klein (1893–1985), French artist and cartoonist, born in Moscow and active in France.
Title: “À la Queue!”
Hand-coloured etching with aquatint on paper, from O’Klein’s well-known humorous series commonly referred to as “The Dirty Dogs of Paris”.
The work is signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right and titled in pencil “À la Queue!” at the lower left.
No edition number is visible. The exact printing date is unknown; the work is believed to date from the first half of the 20th century.
The composition depicts a humorous Parisian street scene with dogs waiting near a public WC, characteristic of O’Klein’s satirical animal imagery.
Presented in a vintage wooden frame under glass.
Framed dimensions:
Height: 33 cm
Width: 60 cm
Depth: 3.2 cm
Weight: approximately 820 g
Condition: age-related toning, some spotting/foxing and general signs of age are visible. The frame also shows signs of wear consistent with age. The artwork has not been removed from the frame for inspection.
No certificate of authenticity or provenance documentation is included.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
The artwork will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Artist
Boris O'Klein (1893-1985)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
À la Queue!
Technique
Etching
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
820 g
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Modern
Period
1930-1940
Sold with frame
Yes
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