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an old drawing of a group of people on a hill
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16 - ÉTIENNE PROSPER BERNE-BELLECOUR (Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1838–Pari…
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Estimate €500 - €800
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ÉTIENNE PROSPER BERNE-BELLECOUR (Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1838–Paris, 1910) ATTACK ON THE CASTLE OF MONTBÉLIARD Pen and ink Signed and dated in the bottom right-hand corner “E. Berne-Bellecour. /1881.” Inscribed on the reverse Attack on the Castle of Montbéliard, pen and ink, signed and dated in the bottom right-hand corner, inscribed on the reverse VISIBLE AREA: 23.50 x 42 CM - 9.25 × 16.54 IN This depicts a scene from the Franco-Prussian War, showing the assault on the fortress of Montbéliard Castle. True to his realistic style, the artist – himself a former soldier – presents a precise and first-hand account of war, paying particular attention to the uniforms and the terrain.
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About the sale PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS FROM THE 17TH TO THE 19TH CENTURY
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 3:00 PM
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