Vintage French Watercolor Drawing, Army Imperial Guard Napoleon III, Signed 1953
Item History & Price
Vintage FrenchWatercolor Drawing, French Army, Military, Imperial Guard, Napoleon III, Signed Maurice Lairez, 1953
As written underneath the image, this vintage French watercolor drawing, anhumoristic scene about the Imperial Guard in the years 1857-1859 during thereign of Napoleon III, depicts a “cantinière” employed inthe Zouave regiment offering a glass of liquor to a drum major of the Grenadiersregiment (a cantinière was a woman who kept the canteen in the regime...nt). It is dedicated to “Capitaine Peille”, signed “M. Lairez” and dated “1953”. In 1945 MauriceLairez created a diorama of the Battle of Austerlitz andwas the author in 1960 of the “Revue de la garde nationale etde l’armée par Louis Napoleon-Bonaparte, président dela République”. Under glass, this watercolor is in very goodcondition, with the exception of signs of wear on the board on the back and onthe paper surrounding the glass. Please refer to the detailed photos on thispage. This watercolor will be an excellent addition to yourcollection or an authentic “French” touch to your décor.
Dimensions Glass: 9 ¼ x 6 7/8 inches (23.60 x 17.50 cm)Watercolor: 7 x 5 inches (18 x 13 cm)Weight: 11.46 ounces (325gr.)
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Shipping We combine shipping when possible.Items will be shipped on the first shipping dayafter payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail viathe French Post Office.Import duties, taxes and charges arenot included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are thebuyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office todetermine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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NotePlease remember that you are bidding on an antique orvintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear frompassage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes itfrom the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it isimpossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Beforebidding, please double check our information using your own reference materialsand don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returnedin 14 business days. Itemmust be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, andinsured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee.R-3563
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As written underneath the image, this vintage French watercolor drawing, anhumoristic scene about the Imperial Guard in the years 1857-1859 during thereign of Napoleon III, depicts a “cantinière” employed inthe Zouave regiment offering a glass of liquor to a drum major of the Grenadiersregiment (a cantinière was a woman who kept the canteen in the regime...nt). It is dedicated to “Capitaine Peille”, signed “M. Lairez” and dated “1953”. In 1945 MauriceLairez created a diorama of the Battle of Austerlitz andwas the author in 1960 of the “Revue de la garde nationale etde l’armée par Louis Napoleon-Bonaparte, président dela République”. Under glass, this watercolor is in very goodcondition, with the exception of signs of wear on the board on the back and onthe paper surrounding the glass. Please refer to the detailed photos on thispage. This watercolor will be an excellent addition to yourcollection or an authentic “French” touch to your décor.
Dimensions Glass: 9 ¼ x 6 7/8 inches (23.60 x 17.50 cm)Watercolor: 7 x 5 inches (18 x 13 cm)Weight: 11.46 ounces (325gr.)
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Shipping We combine shipping when possible.Items will be shipped on the first shipping dayafter payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail viathe French Post Office.Import duties, taxes and charges arenot included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are thebuyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office todetermine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
PaymentPayPal only.Payment must be received within 5 days of end ofauction.
NotePlease remember that you are bidding on an antique orvintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear frompassage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes itfrom the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it isimpossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Beforebidding, please double check our information using your own reference materialsand don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returnedin 14 business days. Itemmust be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, andinsured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee.R-3563
Visitour StoreAnd see more beautiful examples of French decorative items.Besure to add us to your list of Favorite stores!
