AU BONHEUR DES ENFANTS. by KING, M. illustrator

(GAMES AND TOYS EXHIBITION)

AU BONHEUR DES ENFANTS. JEUX ET JOUETS ANCIENS.

(Courbevoie): Musée de Courbevoie, (1964-65). An exuberant colour lithograph poster from the atelier of Henri Deprest. The design which is signed (printed) “M.King”, features a toy stage setting surrounded by toys and children in costume. The Musée de Courbevoie in Saint Denis at the parc de Bécon was originally housed in what was the Swedish and Norwegian pavilion at the Paris Exposition, 1878. Called the Musée Roybet Fould, the pavilion ( which was of course portable) still exists at the back of a more recent building. Several expositions dedicated to toys and games were held here, this one of the earliest Ref. 16921 A joyful and colourful expression 56 x 42 cm; lithographed in reds, blues, yellows and black.

Excellent condition with all colours bright; one horizontal fold in centre. A very good copy.

ID#: 16921
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