Théodore Géricault

Six lithographs, 1822, various states, printed by François de Villain, published by Gihaut, Paris, on wove paper, each framed

Christie's London, Théodore Gericault: The Hans E. Bühler Collection, 15 November 1985, lots 143, 144, 146, 147, 148 and 151

Le Maréchal Français (D. 84) - Sheet 387 by 484mm - With margins, in good condition apart from discolouration in the margins, scattered fox marks, a vertical crease at the horse's head, a crease along the left of the lower sheet edge. Le Maréchal Flamand (D. 85) - Sheet 255 by 355mm - With narrow margins, in good condition, laid down to a sheet of paper. Cheval conduits à la Foire (D. 87) - Sheet: 418 by 574mm - With margins, in good condition, pale mount-staining, scattered fox marks, a long crease across the lower left corner. Deux Chevaux de Poste à la Porte d'une Ecurie (D. 88) - Sheet 364 by 458mm - With narrow margins, in good condition, laid down to a sheet of paper, slight soiling at the upper left sheet corner, a tiny crease across the tip of the lower right corner, framed. Garçon donnant l'Avoine à un Cheval dételé (D. 89) - Sheet: 582 by 424mm - With margins, in good condition, apart from discolouration in the margins, scattered fox marks, a couple minute tears located well away from the image. Cheval noir attaché dans une Ecurie (D. 92) - With margins, generally in good condition apart from three repaired tears at the lower sheet edge (well away from the image), creasing along the lower sheet edge, a nick in the left sheet edge.
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Titles include: Le Maréchal Français (D. 84), Le Maréchal Flamand (D. 85), Cheval conduits à la Foire (D. 87), Deux Chevaux de Poste à la Porte d'une Ecurie (D. 88), Garçon donnant l'Avoine à un Cheval dételé (D. 89) and Cheval noir attaché dans une Ecurie (D. 92)