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Aubert et Cie|Aubert et Cie|Honoré Daumier

--No matter what one says, old things are always beautiful. --Yes, my dear, but only in marble., from 'As you like it,' published in Le Charivari, January 21, 1850

January 21, 1850
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
25.5 × 22.2 cm (10 × 8.7 in)

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