Lot 92
92
French School, 19th Century
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French School, 19th Century

The height of The Battle of Waterloo: La Haye Sainte farmhouse

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French School, 19th Century
The height of The Battle of Waterloo: La Haye Sainte farmhouse
oil on board
6½ x 10½ in. (16.5 x 26.7 cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

Lot Essay

This interesting work seems to have been painted by a French officer in the 1840's, some 25-30 years after the actual battle. The perspective is from the French cavalry charge, and must have been done either by an eye-witness, or with a contemporary account in mind.

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