1904 Le Petit Journal French Antique Illustration – Living Chess Game – Framed For Sale

1904 Le Petit Journal French Antique Illustration – Living Chess Game – Framed

Antique-style French illustrated print titled "Fantaisie de Milliardaire – Une Partie d'Échecs Vivants" (A Millionaire's Fantasy – A Game of Living Chess).

The illustration depicts a lavish outdoor living chess game with costumed figures serving as chess pieces, watched by elegantly dressed spectators.

The illustration has been identified with the July 17, 1904 issue (No. 713) of Le Petit Journal, Supplément Illustré, published in Paris, France.

Details:

• Publication: Le Petit Journal, Supplément Illustré

• Original publication date: July 17, 1904

• Subject: Chess, Living Chess, French History

• Framed size: 25" W x 19" H

• Visible illustration size: Approximately 15" W x 11" H

• Brown wooden frame

• Glass-covered and matted presentation

• Reverse label reads "Original from Le Petit Journal, Paris condition with significant signs of aging, including discoloration, foxing, stains, and marks on the paper and surrounding matting. The wooden frame has visible scratches, chips, and finish wear.

  The print's age and status as an original period newspaper illustration have not been independently authenticated.

  Please carefully examine all photographs for the exact condition.

  Only the framed artwork shown in the photographs is included.