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156 - [MILITARIA / PRISONER OF WAR] – An album containing over 150…
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Estimate €800 - €1,000
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[MILITARIA / PRISONER OF WAR] – An album containing over 150 drawings and paintings by Officer Amirault, a prisoner of the First World War who was interned in various camps in Germany: Halle, Magdeburg and Beeskow. Bound album, soft cover, 34x26 cm, 74 pages (September 1914–August 1916) Various techniques: graphite, Indian ink, watercolour, pastel. Demonstrating remarkable technical skill and artistic flair, with a subtle blend of humour and causticism, the officer depicted life in the camp (the places, the people, scenes from daily life). An exceptional item.
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About the sale Catalogue sale of antique and modern books, engravings and documents
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Auction time 09/29/2026 at 10:30 AM
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