EBAY Hired Hands Antique Lithograph "Les Commissionnaires" (Hired Hands) by Louis-Lйopold Boilly, c. 1822 Title: Les Commissionnaires (The Hired Hands / The Porters) ? Date: 1822 ✨ Lithograph with hand-coloring ? Sheet: 30 x 23 cm This authentic lithograph is a classic example of Louis-Lйopold Boilly’s "Recueils de Dessins lithographiques" series, which meticulously documented the everyday street life of 19th-century Paris. The scene depicts two street porters (commissionnaires) resting and working, capturing the gritty yet dignified reality of the working class in the 1820s. Boilly was a master of capturing human expression and social types. This piece is signed in the stone "L. Boilly" (bottom right) and features the printer's credit "Lith. de Delpech" (bottom left). ? Louis-Lйopold Boilly (July 5, 1761 - January 4, 1845) was a French painter and draftsman. ? Excellent condition. Very strong and dark impression on good paper. The paper is in good condition and the drawings look stunning. Some age/handling marks at extremities Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. ? Your purchase is this original plate; I do not deal in modern reprints, reproductions or copies. ? Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. ? Shipping: Standard domestic and international shipping. We are more than happy to combine purchases. We ship via registered airmail with the tracking number ? Please keep in mind that shipping takes 3-4 weeks to the USA and 10-20 days to Europe. ?Please note that any returns, insurances or customs duties levied are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs can cause delays with your shipment which the seller has no control over. Please consider such delays when making your purchase. ? Returns: If you are not happy with your item, please return it to us in its original packaging within 14 days. Return shipping must be paid for by the buyer. 427 «Les Commissionnaires» (Посыльные)