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136 - FORT, Ernest. [Uniforms of the Empire].
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FORT, Ernest. [Uniforms of the Empire]. Set of 13 pen-and-ink drawings, all signed and titled in pen at the bottom of each illustration. (late 19th–early 20th century). Description: 2 drawings in in-4 format (40.5 x 23 cm), black ink and watercolour, with mount (unframed, slight oxidation): 1810. 22nd Dragoons, bugler. / Trumpeter of the Lancers-Gendarmes. First Empire. And 11 drawings, in black ink and watercolour, with mount, under glass (scattered, subtle discolouration): -1814–15. Trumpet of the 15th Chasseurs, Major / 1815 Cavalry Officer, New Landau Guard / 1810. Musician of the 4th Dragoons / 1809. Trumpeter of the 5th Chasseurs / 1800. 1st Chasseurs / 1812. Officer of the 19th Chasseurs / 1811. Trumpeter of the 16th Chasseurs. / 1807 Trumpeter in the 3rd Chasseurs / 1809 Grenadier in the 30th Line Regiment / 1811 Trumpeter in the 7th Chasseurs / 29th Line Regiment 1809–1814. Voltigeur. Ernest Fort (1868–1938), librarian and archivist in Bayonne, and above all an illustrator, watercolourist and draughtsman of uniforms from the Empire to the Great War. The author of several books, he is noted for his work on the history of customs uniforms, being himself the son of a customs officer. MILITARIA. EMPIRE. UNIFORMS.
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Auction time 07/03/2026 at 2:00 PM
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