Lot 1017: Trompe l'oeil of letters, cards, an envelope, pencil, match and cigar stub

Alexandre-Thomas Francia (Calais 1815/20-1884 Brussels)
Trompe l'oeil of letters, cards, an envelope, pencil, match and cigar stub
signed 'Mr. A. Francia' on the card, dated '1880' on both letters, and inscribed
black chalk, watercolor, pen and brown and grey ink, with three stamps affixed to the paper
6¾ x 8 3/8 in. (171 x 213 mm.)

Reed Gallery, London, October 1935, no. 56.

with King Street Galleries, London, where acquired by the current owner, 1987.

This lot is offered without reserve.