CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) - "ROCHEFORT (Tonnai-Charente Suspension Bridge)." 19th century. Original DRAWING, likely by Félix Benoist (1818–1896), in graphite on vellum paper. Inscribed “A Rochefort” in the lower right corner in gray pencil. Provenance: Collection of the Charpentier studio, run by Pierre-Henri (1788–1854) and his son Henri-Désiré (1806–1883), printers and publishers based in Paris, then in Nantes (from 1854 onward). 23.5 x 31 cm. Condition A (rare small spots and slight signs of handling).
Timed Tuesday 3 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 55

CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) - "ROCHEFORT (Tonnai-Charente Suspension Bridge)." 19th century. Original DRAWING, likely by Félix Benoist (1818–1896), in graphite on vellum paper. Inscribed “A Rochefort” in the lower right corner in gray pencil. Provenance: Collection of the Charpentier studio, run by Pierre-Henri (1788–1854) and his son Henri-Désiré (1806–1883), printers and publishers based in Paris, then in Nantes (from 1854 onward). 23.5 x 31 cm. Condition A (rare small spots and slight signs of handling).

Estimate
€120 - €150
Buyer's premium
32%
CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) - "ROCHEFORT (Tonnai-Charente Suspension Bridge)." 19th century. Original DRAWING, likely by Félix Benoist (1818–1896), in graphite on vellum paper. Inscribed “A Rochefort” in the lower right corner in gray pencil. Provenance: Collection of the Charpentier studio, run by Pierre-Henri (1788–1854) and his son Henri-Désiré (1806–1883), printers and publishers based in Paris, then in Nantes (from 1854 onward). 23.5 x 31 cm. Condition A (rare small spots and slight signs of handling).
Sale Tuesday 3 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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