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25 - Etienne PAYEN (1811–1889)
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Estimate €300 - €500

Description

Etienne PAYEN (1811–1889) The ship “Ville-de-Bordeaux” in distress. Charcoal and chalk. Height: 57 cm. Width: 96.5 cm. (Stains and minor imperfections). Handwritten inscription on the reverse: “The ‘Ville-de-Bordeaux’ in distress off the coast of Brest. Commander Denis Félix Paqué” (Nantes, 1822 – Roscoff, 1899). Provenance: Manoir du Léon. The “Ville-de-Bordeaux” was a 90-gun mixed-armament vessel launched at Lorient in 1860. It took part in the Mexican campaign before being used as a prison for the Communards in Brest in 1871–72. Renamed “Bretagne II”, it was assigned to the School for Novices and Apprentice Sailors between 1880 and 1894.

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About the sale BREIZH! Brittany & the Sea – Day 1

Auction location

Auction time 10/20/2026 at 2:00 PM

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25 - Etienne PAYEN (1811–1889) See original version (French)

25 - Etienne PAYEN (1811–1889)
See original version (French)