Pair of original 19th-century lithographs by Honoré Daumier (French, 1808-1879) from the important satirical newspaper series Physionomies Tragiques, published in Paris mid-1800s.

Each lithograph printed on newspaper stock (wove newsprint / journal feuilleton printing typical of Daumier’s work) with text on the reverse, as originally issued. Monogrammed in the plate.

📌 Included in this listing
• “César - Si vous n’avez su vaincre…” – numbered 259
• “Héraclius - Devine si tu peux…”

📌 Artist
Honoré Daumier (1808-1879)
Major French satirical artist associated with political caricature & early illustrated press. Works held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Musée d’Orsay, The British Museum, etc.

📌 Measurements
• Frames approx: 18" × 15.5"
• visible images approx 7.87" × 10.83"

📌 Condition
Age-appropriate toning, foxing spots, surface wear, and marks consistent with 19th-century newspaper lithographs. Frames original vintage with age wear & surface rubbing.

📌 Provenance
Auction acquisition – Daumier newspaper lithographs are commonly dispersed through auction collections of 19th-century French print cabinets.

Ships flat & well protected.