Lot Essay
The plate is taken from Cris de Paris dessinés par M. Poisson, circa 1775.
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Details
Ah! la Lanterne magique la piéce curieuse
M. Poisson, Paris; 9.5 x 18cm., coloured engraving -- framed and glazed
M. Poisson, Paris; 9.5 x 18cm., coloured engraving -- framed and glazed
Literature
Thomas Ganz (1994), Die Welt im Kasten, p. 40.
David Robinson (1993), Iconography of the Magic Lantern 1420-1880, p. 31 no. 68.
David Robinson (1993), Iconography of the Magic Lantern 1420-1880, p. 31 no. 68.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium