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Rare original hand-colored lithograph by Ernest Montaut who died in 1909.
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He and his wife, Marguerite (Gamy), were famous for this type of piece in the early 1900’s before WWI.
Their hand-colored lithographs (pochoir) celebrated early transportation events of the 20th century. They specialized in airplanes and race cars. This one celebrates the French dirigible, Republic, and the renowned Panhard & Levassor automobile.
Levassor was the first designer to move the engine to the front of the car and use a rear-wheel drive layout. This design was known as the Systeme Panhard and quickly became the standard for all cars because it gave a better balance and improved steering. Panhard and Levassor are also credited with the invention of the modern transmission.
The Gamy-Montaut prints were produced by the pochoir process, in which the outlines for each image were drawn onto lithographic stones and printed. The prints were then hand colored.
Size: 18" x 35". Condition is good. What keeps it from being excellent are a few small tears along the edges and some modest soiling. There is a nicely gilded gold frame in good condition (no glass). Framed size is 21" x 38." It can be shipped without the frame if you prefer.
SALE! ORIG $695 SALE $595
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