Find Lots

• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  The Joseph Greenberg Collection
• Sale Date:
  09 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST)
• Lot #:
  333
• Lot Description:
  James Gillray
  (British, 1756 - 1815)
  “The Hand-Writing upon the Wall” 1803
  satirical etching with hand-colouring
  34 x 43cm
  A similar example sold Dec.2019 at Bonhams Prints & Multiples, London [Lot 321] for £5,687
• Notes:
  This invasion-scare print of August 1803 was made in response to Napoleon’s recent boast that he needed only three days of fog to be master of London. The Emperor, a grossly fat Josephine and their coterie, including Napoleon’s three scantily-clad sisters, devour a feast of iced English buildings. Behind the Emperor stand three grenadiers with bloodied sabres, their heavily shadowed eyes drawn to the sky where a pair of scales and an ominous message signal that the days of Napoleon’s kingdom are numbered.
• Estimate:
  A$1,500 - 2,000
• Realised Price:
  *****
  

  Can't see the realised price? Upgrade your subscription now!

• Category:
  Art

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.