After Honoré Daumier “If You Don’t Stop Immediately” Hand-Colored Lithograph

French drama—with a very good sense of humor.

This framed hand-colored lithograph after Honoré Daumier (1808–1879) depicts two figures caught in an animated theatrical or operatic performance, rendered with the exaggerated gesture and wonderfully expressive character associated with Daumier’s celebrated social satire.

The auction catalog identifies the work as “If You Don’t Stop Immediately.” The image bears the characters “h. D.” at the lower left and the numeral 369 at the lower right.

This example is a periodical illustration reprint, produced as a lithograph with fine crayon-like linework and added hand coloring. It is presented behind a linen-wrapped mat in a matching gilt-finished frame.

The combination of expressive figures, muted color, and ornate framing makes it particularly good mixed into a collected gallery wall—especially alongside more contemporary art.

French, funny, and a little theatrical. Exactly what a wall needs sometimes.

DETAILS
After Honoré Daumier
French, 1808–1879
Title identified by auction house as If You Don’t Stop Immediately
Hand-colored lithographic periodical reprint
Paper
Theatrical / operatic subject
Marked “h. D.” lower left
Numeral 369 lower right
Linen-wrapped mat
Gilt-finished frame
Sold individually

DIMENSIONS
Auction catalog: approximately 16" × 14" framed

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CONDITION
Good vintage condition according to the original auction catalog. Expect minor age-related wear to the artwork, matting, glazing, and gilt-finished frame.

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DĒSSO NOTE
We source vintage pieces for their history, character, and ability to make a home feel collected over time. Signs of age are part of what makes each piece unique.