Le Petit Parisien, Supplement Illustre, No. 814, 1906, Cambodian dancers of King Sisowath
Le Petit Parisien, Supplement Illustre, No. 814, 1906, Cambodian dancers of King Sisowath.
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Scarce illustrated supplement from 24 June 1906, entitled; a l'exposition coloniale de Marseille; La Danse des Nymphes dans la foret, executee par les danseuses du roi Sisowath (at the colonial exhibition in Marseilles; The Dance of the Nymphs in the Forest, performed by the dancers of King Sisowath). Sisowath (1840-1927) ruled Cambodia from 1904 until his death, but at a time when Cambodia was under French control.
This is an original printed item and not a reproduction - and includes all the pages in the supplement and not just the outer covers.
Condition: Very Good overall - and very scarce in any condition. Age discoloration as would be expected. Some minor flaws - ragged to spine and 3cm loss to centre of rear cover.
Dimensions: Approx 43cm x 30.5cm.
Important note:
This copy has been sourced from the French art market and is totally authentic.