Copper Plaque Portrait Of A Sailing And Steamship "cordillère" Signed Lp Grihours, Late 19th Century
Artist: L. P. Grihours
This copper plaque is signed LP Grihours. It is an engraving depicting the ship "Cordillère," a passenger liner of the Compagnie des Messageries Marines (hence the "MM" on the plaque), launched in 1895 in La Ciotat. It was built on the model of a similar ship that made the South Atlantic crossing: the "Chili." It was also requisitioned during the First World War for the Far East route to ensure mail delivery. You can find all the information about the ship here: https://navires-14-18.com/fichiers/C/CORDILLERE_MM_V4.pdf The plaque is extremely well preserved, the engraving of excellent quality. 30 cm long, 24 cm wide.
400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Copper
Length: 30 cm
Width: 24 cm
Reference (ID): 1650279
Availability: In stock
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