An antique lithographed cardboard Game of the Goose , featuring a lively scene typical of popular French games from the late 19th or early 20th century. The circular board with 63 squares is richly illustrated with small, colorful scenes featuring characters, animals, and humorous situations. The peripheral scenery, particularly the scene with the clown and the goose, reinforces the whimsical and narrative spirit of this classic board game. The printing is signed Dupuy, Imp. Rue Pavée 20 , indicating Parisian production. The board is printed on both sides , with a hopscotch game on the reverse side serving as a second game.
✦ Origin: France, Dupuy printing house, Paris ✦ Period: Late 19th – early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 24.5 × 25cm ✦ Condition: Wear and scuffing on edges and corners, minor soiling and signs of use; folding tray preserved with its original printing clearly legible
Charming illustrated popular Game of the Goose board, sought after for the richness of its lithography and the lively character of its small scenes.
