CONAN BELLEVILLE Hôtel d’Ainay
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18th-century French school
See original version (French)
11
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18th-century French school
See original version (French)
Estimate €20 - €30
Voluntary lot
Description
18th-century French school
The Philosopher of Ferney Rising (Voltaire)
A satirical caricature engraved from a painting.
This print depicts Voltaire in the privacy of his morning routine, mocking the famous Enlightenment philosopher nicknamed the ‘Philosopher of Ferney’. It forms part of a body of satirical works targeting philosophers during the second half of the 18th century, a period in which Voltaire—both admired and reviled—became one of the most frequently caricatured figures of his time.
Dimensions: 16.5 × 10 cm.
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About the sale
COLLECTION BELONGING TO AN AMATEUR COLLECTOR FROM LYON AND ELSEWHERE: Engravings, old and modern paintings
Auction location
Auction time
10/06/2026 at 2:30 PM
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