Figure skating/Paris. Although in very average condition, th - Lot 298

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Figure skating/Paris. Although in very average condition, th - Lot 298
Figure skating/Paris. Although in very average condition, this creation by Paul Balluriau (1860-1917) is well worth a look: "Pôle Nord, 18 rue de Clichy, patinage perpetuel sur vraie glace, de 8h du matin à 7h du soir, et de 8h1/2 à minuit, E ntrée 3 francs, orches de 40 musiciens...". Indeed, it truly captures the scope of skating as a social phenomenon in 1895. Despite its folds, repairs and small chips, the image is fresh and the maternal couple successful and touching...Canvas lithograph. Circa 1895, 130X95cm. At that time, the 9th arrondissement of Paris was the birthplace of sport...
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