Lot 21
  • 21

Charles Nègre (1820 - 1880)

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Charles Nègre
  • Imperial asylum at Vincennes, c. 1859-61
Albumen print, mounted on original card. Signed in ink at the lower edge at right.

Provenance

Nègre family collection

Condition

Generally in good condition. Print slightly faded, some retouched spots visible, surface very slightly soiled, with a hardly visible stain at the right edge in the middle.
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