Bidspirit auction | Louis Penet Chromolithograph of Cherubs

Louis Penet Chromolithograph of Cherubs Printed by Lemercier and Cie - This color chromolithograph depicts a central circular vignette of two winged cherubs or putti floating in a sky above a landscape of spring flowers and butterflies. The work is printed on textured paper. Several printed marks are visible in the plate outside of the central image. The lower left corner is printed with L. Penet del. The lower center bears the text Imp. Lemercier and Cie Paris. The lower right corner reads L. Margelidon lith. The upper right corner of the sheet is printed with No 7. A signature is also integrated into the stone at the base of the central floral arrangement reading L. Penet. The print is presented in a multi-layered matting system with a thin pink inner border and a wider, light green textured outer mat. It is housed in an ornate wooden frame with a silver-toned finish featuring a continuous floral vine motif. The reverse of the frame is sealed with brown paper and bears a white adhesive label at the bottom center reading TITUS GALLERY and FRAMERS 220 Church Street Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 371-8516. A circular water stain is visible on the paper backing in the lower right corner (photo 11). 21 x 18