Martin van Maële | La Grand Danse Macabre de vifs | Framed PrintMartin van Male was an early 20th century French artist best remembered for his erotic and satirical illustrations. Many of his works push the boundaries of what might be considered good taste, though he worked in a very different cultural environment and his tongue was always planted firmly in cheek. Having been to Catholic school for 12 years, I particularly love his satirical illustrations of priests and nuns. This one of a naughty student mooning

Condition is good with wear consistent with age and a slight

very sensitively arranged abundance of funeral flowers

not dissimilar to the novelty gift cards you can buy today

but I didn’t know there was a miniature out there

Boutet de Monvel’s beautiful

circa 1848

particularly something meant to be kept only briefly then thrown away

Antiques with this imagery are very hard to find- I only have about half a dozen pieces in my collection

there are 3 hand colored illustrations

Condition is fair with some chipping at both bases

Interior is very good

handmade from wood and dated 1937 on the back