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143 - Early 19th century French school, The Arrest of a Suspect un…
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Early 19th century French school, The Arrest of a Suspect under the Terror Wash and graphite, annotated lower centre "Bd Chevaux...". 47x59 cm (view) 60x72 cm (frame) Provenance: Collection of an enthusiast of the Emperor Napoleon I, near Toulon Our drawing depicts a scene from the history of the French Revolution, and more specifically the Terror: the search or arrest of a suspect. In the background, above the hearth, we can read the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Duties of the Citizen, an ironic reference given the individual's delicate situation.
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About the sale Sale Bertin VIII - "Juin Brûlant" (Burning June)
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Auction time 06/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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