NINE FRAMED MILITARY PRINTS AFTER FRENCH MILITARY ARTIST EDOUARD DETAILLE.French, Late 19th Century. 1880's era chromolithographs. Eight are identically framed and matted by De Luca Dorure & Restauration Gallery. Five of the eight lithographs are from Detaille's Panorama Series published in 1886: Sapeurs Du Genie; Chasseurs D'Afrique; Fantasia De Spahis; Campement Du Zouaves; Tirailleurs Indigenes En Colonne. Three of the prints are from 1887: Capitaine du Genie; Train des Equipages; and Administration.
The remaining print, initialed by the colorist is in a smaller frame (21" x 16") The lithograph itself measures 11 1/8" x 8".
- Group of (8) Framed: 21 1/2" high x 17 1/4" wide. Estimate $500-700
All are in very good condition with good color, no tears or creases. Three prints are completely free of foxing--Fantasia de Spahis, Administration and Train des Equipages. Three have very slight foxing: Sapeurs du Genie, Chasseurs D'Afrique, and Campement du Zouave. Two have medium foxing: Capitaine du Genie and Tirailleurs Indigenes En Colonne.
