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6293 - Louis Gardette – The Ceremonial Transfer of General Guilhem’s Body, dated 1891
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Louis Gardette – The Ceremonial Transfer of General Guilhem’s Body, dated 1891 Oil on canvas, signed and dated “L Gardette 1891” in the lower right corner. The Prussians hand over to the French the coffin of General Guilhem, who fell in September 1870. In the foreground on the left, a Prussian cuirassier salutes; on the right, the French on horseback await the coffin, which is being carried toward them in the background. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Painting dimensions 27 x 38 cm, frame dimensions 33.5 x 44.5 cm. This is the second version of Gardette’s 1886 painting, created in 1891. The first version was exhibited at the 1886 Paris Salon and, according to the consignor’s research, is currently on display at the museum in Nancy. The consignor’s research findings are included with this lot. Condition: II
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