Lot Essay
An unusually free example. The inscription seems to be a quotation, but no source is indicated.
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John Brett, A.R.A. (1830-1902)
Le Ciel et la Mer
signed with initials and dated 'J.B. 96' and inscribed 'Le ciel et la mer se baissent et les oiseaux repartant sans rien dire' on the reverse; oil on board, in original frame
6¼ x 10in. (15.9 x 25.4cm.)
Le Ciel et la Mer
signed with initials and dated 'J.B. 96' and inscribed 'Le ciel et la mer se baissent et les oiseaux repartant sans rien dire' on the reverse; oil on board, in original frame
6¼ x 10in. (15.9 x 25.4cm.)