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Léon VIDAL (Marseille, 1833–Port-de-Bouc, 1906)
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Léon VIDAL (Marseille, 1833–Port-de-Bouc, 1906)
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Léon VIDAL (Marseille, 1833–Port-de-Bouc, 1906)
LEPIDOTOLOGY, c. 1860.
An attempt at the classification of fish through the observation, study and comparison
of their scales by Mr Léon Vidal. Member of the Zoological
Society of Acclimatisation.
Large table of Vidal’s handwritten observations in ink, illustrated
with enlargements of fish scales.
13 albumen prints of various sizes: 3 x 3 cm to 8 x 12 cm
Contemporary mounting board: 48 x 59 cm
Léon Vidal was Secretary-General of the Marseille Photographic Society
from 1860 to 1875. From 1861 onwards, he gave courses in photography at the Faculty of
Sciences. In 1862, he attempted to bring together several learned and artistic societies
in Marseille by founding a Union des Arts; however, following a few concerts and
lectures, this Union des Arts ceased its activities, only to be revived in
1866 with the creation of the Cercle Artistique de Marseille, spearheaded by
Jules Charles-Roux.
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About the sale
Paul BENARROCHE Collection and others | Old and modern photographs | Part II
Auction location
Auction time
10/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
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