Motoring Literature, Automobilia & Historic Cycling

Henri Mirande (1875-1955) 'Scorching' An original sepia-coloured lithographic print published by Fortier et Marotte in March 1906, as indicated in the bottom left-hand corner of the image, depicting two children racing down a village street in their battered home-made car, a puppy balanced on the rear, the resulting image being quite surreal. This is one of Mirande's celebrated humorous works. Printed artist's signature in the lower right-hand corner. Sheet size 45 x 53cm. Mounted, framed and glazed. Some browning to the image, and a short (3cm) abrasion in the centre of the top edge of the sheet (not affecting the main image), otherwise good.