{"product_id":"ap_02795","title":"Paris et la monnaie 1977","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"558\" class=\"\"\u003eThis original 1977 lithograph by the celebrated British illustrator Ronald Searle, titled \u003cem data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eParis et la Monnaie\u003c\/em\u003e, is a rare and highly collectible piece. Numbered 18 out of a limited edition of 75, the work is personally signed and dedicated by the artist, adding unique historical and artistic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"905\" class=\"\"\u003eCreated for the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint), the work blends Searle’s trademark wit and biting satire with a Parisian cultural landmark. Known internationally for his acerbic visual storytelling and instantly recognizable drawing style, Searle here turns his pen toward the symbolic and institutional heart of French currency and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1256\" class=\"\"\u003eSearle’s career spanned illustration, journalism, and fine art. He gained fame for his \u003cem data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eSt Trinian's\u003c\/em\u003e series and later as a political cartoonist and travel artist for publications like \u003cem data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eLe Monde\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003ePunch\u003c\/em\u003e. By the 1970s, his work had taken on a more refined satirical lens, often engaging with the absurdities of modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1455\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eParis et la Monnaie\u003c\/em\u003e is a perfect example of this mature period, offering not only Searle’s sharp artistic craftsmanship but also a moment of cultural commentary delivered with humor and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1601\" class=\"\"\u003eThis hand-signed lithograph is a standout piece for collectors of modern graphic art, satirical illustration, or Paris-themed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEconomy - Politics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumbered 18 of 75 dedicated and signed by hand by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichel Cassé Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, folds, small spots\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Searle Ronald","offers":[{"title":"61 x 90 \/ A-","offer_id":42770490491065,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_02795Insta2.jpg?v=1745938473","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_02795","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}