Lot no. 121
Gilbert MARTINEAU (1918-1995), after.
Herbarium of the Island of Saint Helena
Beautiful set of 24 colour engravings signed "G. Martineau" and numbered 2/1000 representing the indigenous flora of the last home of the Emperor Napoleon I (Commidenrum rotundifolium , Cmmiderdron robustum, Nesiota elliptica, Commidendron ragosum, Wahlerbergia angustijolia, etc.).
Coaster with gilded wood frame.
H. 40 cm - W 29 cm
Biography :
Gilbert MARTINEAU (1918-1995)
Naval officer and historian of the Napoleonic period, he was Honorary Consul of France and Administrator of the French Domains of Saint Helena from 1956 to 1987.
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Pictures credits:
Michel Bury/Osenat.
See original version (French)Classic furniture
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