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209 - 18th-century school, watercolour under glass: ‘The Siege of …
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Estimate €700 - €1,200
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Description
18th-century school, watercolour under glass: ‘The Siege of Dunkirk by the Duke of Yorck’ on 22 August 1793. Holes, tears and restorations. Dimensions: 30 x 41 cm. Formerly in the Bonvarlet collection (1826–1899). This work is reproduced in Durin’s book *Dunkirk Through the Centuries* and was exhibited as part of the exhibition *Dunkirk, Maritime Stronghold* at the Dunkirk Port Museum from 15 November 1991 to 22 December 1991. Enclosed are two handwritten letters by Major-General Théodore François Joseph Leclaire (1752–1811), who commanded the 2nd Division of La Colme and came to the aid of Dunkirk and Hondschoote in 1793.
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About the sale DUNKERQUE SPIRIT SALE #2 – Exceptional contents of a Dunkerque flat and miscellaneous items
Auction location
Auction time 10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : V0467 - 40
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