The Auriol Polka. Composed by Charles Matthews, and Respectfully Dedicated by express Permission to Mademoiselle Francesca Auriol.
[Anon., c.1850]
London, Published by Duncombe & Moon, 17 Holborn opposite Furnival's Inn.
Rare aquatint. 340 x 260mm (13½ x 10¼). Slightly trimmed on left.
Music cover for a polka named in honour of the dancer Francisca (or Francesca) Auriol (1829-62). Auriol, daughter of the famed French clown Jean Baptiste Auriol, made her London debut in 1847 as a second dancer at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden. She married British dancing clown Richard Flexmore and made a career dancing with him around Europe, with particular success with their 'Dancing Scotsman' of 1854.
[Ref: 53234] £230.00
London, Published by Duncombe & Moon, 17 Holborn opposite Furnival's Inn.
Rare aquatint. 340 x 260mm (13½ x 10¼). Slightly trimmed on left.
Music cover for a polka named in honour of the dancer Francisca (or Francesca) Auriol (1829-62). Auriol, daughter of the famed French clown Jean Baptiste Auriol, made her London debut in 1847 as a second dancer at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden. She married British dancing clown Richard Flexmore and made a career dancing with him around Europe, with particular success with their 'Dancing Scotsman' of 1854.
[Ref: 53234] £230.00