Lot 19
  • 19

FRENCH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY | Map of the castle and park of Pont-Chartrin

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Map of the castle and park of Pont-Chartrin
  • Pen and ink and watercolour
  • 44 x 35,2 cm à vue ; 17 1/3  by 13 7/8  in. (image size)

Provenance

Château de Pontchartrain, Jouars-Pontchartrain.

Condition

The sheet has been laid down to the mount. There is some foxing on the reverse of the mount. Light foxing and staining around the edges of the sheet. Overall the main design is in good condition with pen and ink and washes strong and vibrant. The ink appears to have run slightly in the writing in the title of the plan, lower centre. Numerous abrasions around the framing lines.
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