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Antique French Hand-Colored Lithograph – “Le Droit d’Intervention”
Offered is an original 19th-century French hand-colored lithograph titled “Le Droit d’Intervention” (The Right of Interference). The scene depicts a young woman seated in an elegant interior, attended by a cat on her lap while a small bird flutters nearby, illustrating a humorous or moral domestic moment popular in mid-19th-century French genre art.
The composition is richly detailed, with fine attention to textiles, furnishings, and period costume. Original hand coloring remains strong, particularly in the dress, upholstery, and animal details.
Credits visible on the print include:
Lith. de Becquet frères (publisher/printer)
Ch. Bargue, lith. (Charles Bargue, lithographer)
Charles Bargue is a recognized 19th-century French artist and lithographer, adding collectibility to the piece.
Details:
Title: Le Droit d’Intervention
Medium: Hand-colored lithograph on paper
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1840s–1850s
Subject: Interior genre scene, woman with cat and bird
Presentation: Later white frame and mat (included)
Condition:
Age-related toning and foxing throughout margins
Visible water staining and paper discoloration consistent with age
Minor surface wear, no major tears or losses observed
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description
Despite its age-related wear, this piece displays beautifully and has strong decorative and collector appeal. Ideal for collectors of French prints, animal imagery, or interior genre scenes.
