Honore Daumier (French, 1810-1879), "L'Avocat Pathetique" [The Pathetic Lawyer], Charcoal, Pen, Ink, Brush, and Pencil on Paper, circa 1850-55, signed lower right with initials "h.D.", giltwood frame. Image: 8.75" H x 6" W; frame: 16.75" H x 14" W x 1.25"D. Provenance: Henry Marcel, Paris. Jos Hessel, Paris.Etienne Bignou, Paris. Private Collection, The Netherlands, acquired by 1924. Private Collection, Switzerland. Sotheby's, London, 22 June 2004, Lot 412. Jan Krugier & Mary-Anne Poniatowsky, Geneva, acquired from the above sale. Sotheby's, London, 24 June 2014, Lot 388. William Louis-Dreyfus, Mount Kisco, New York, acquired from the above sale. The Louis-Dreyfus Family Collections, gifted by the above in 2016. Property from the Louis-Dreyfus Family Collections, Sotheby's, New York, 13-23 November 2021, Lot 1. From a Nyack Collection. Literature: Martine Marotte and Charles Martine, Dessins de maitres francais, Honore Daumier, vol. IV, Paris, 1924, no. 30, illustrated n.p. Eduard Fuchs, Der Maler Daumier, Munich, 1930, n.n., illustrated p. 24. Karl Eric Maison, Honore Daumier, Catalogue Raisonne of the Paintings, Watercolours and Drawings, vol. II, London, 1967, no. 633, illustrated pl. 238. Keywords: Drawings, French Art, Attorney, Illustration, Social Commentary, Political life, Second French Empire, Louis-Philippe, Caricaturist, Caricature, Decorative Art, Antique, 19th Century Art

Good. Light toning. Very minor crease to the lower left corner. This condition report is provided as a courtesy to assist potential bidders and is a matter of opinion, not a statement of fact, and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the condition of the lot. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Our assessment is based on visual inspection. Unless specifically noted, items have not been examined under UV light. Similarly, timepiece movements, lighting, and electrical components have not been tested. Artworks are typically not examined out of their frames unless otherwise stated. While we strive to provide accurate information, Auctions at Showplace is not a professional conservator or restorer. Therefore, this report should not be interpreted as a comprehensive description of the lot's condition. The provided images form part of this condition report and should be carefully reviewed. All sales are final. Please call us at 212-633-6063 X 808 or email us at auctions@nyshowplace.com to make an appointment for in-person inspection.