Ce que c'est pratique...
Print on paper, framed and matted • Félix Régamey (signed 'Félix Régamey' upper left)
Style & Movement
Fin-de-siècle illustration / Belle Époque caricature
Medium & Technique
Lithograph with hand-coloring or color lithography
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890-1910)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches (visible image area), landscape format
Subject Description
An illustrative scene depicting children playing outdoors near a tree, featuring a child pushing another in a stroller-like apparatus and a younger child leaning or playing nearby. The caption reads 'Ce que c'est pratique...' (How practical that is...).
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall, with visible toning and foxing on the surrounding mat board and some minor paper discoloration
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$150 - $300 USD
Provenance History
European private collection, likely acquired through an art dealer or regional auction house specializing in 19th-century French prints and illustrations
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 19th-century French satirical and domestic illustration, reflecting the popular culture and bourgeois lifestyle of the Belle Époque period in France
Notable Features
Includes the artist's signature 'Félix Régamey' in the upper left corner and the characteristic handwritten caption 'Ce que c'est pratique...' along the left margin
Condition Issues
Age-related paper toning, minor foxing spots on the mat, and potential light fading of colors due to historical exposure
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight, consider acid-free rematting to prevent further staining, and maintain stable relative humidity in framing