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an old picture of a group of men on horseback in front of a buildingan old picture of a large group of people in a villagean old picture frame with a piece of paper on top of it
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

300 - Le Noir, print dealer to the King’s Cabinet, residing at the…
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Estimate €120 - €150
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Description
Le Noir, print dealer to the King’s Cabinet, residing at the Louvre ‘To the subscribers’ A colour-enhanced engraving, rectangular in shape, depicting a scene of panic caused by the crash of one of Mr de Montgolfier’s hot-air balloons on 2 August 1783 in Gonesse. The inhabitants, warned by two monks who assured them it was the skin of a monstrous beast, rushed towards the balloon armed with their pitchforks and flails. 18th century H. 24 cm – W. 32 cm SSE Pitchpine frame, decorated with black latticework, showing visible signs of age. The engraving shows discolouration (from previous framing) and minor imperfections.
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About the sale GLASSED TERRACOTTA AND FOLK ART, A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Auction location
Auction time 11/05/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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