Ecole Française vers 1900 Set of four presumed views of the Cote d'Azur Watercolor on paper 9.3 x 16 cm - 9.5 x 16 cm - 8.7 x 15.5 cm - 7.5 x 13 cm One monogrammed lower right: EG One presented in an antique frame from Décailloz, Vincennes, with its label printed on the back, circa 1910

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