"Watercolor Engraving Ship Brulot At La Sonde Randon Chez Poilly Paris XVIIIth"
Watercolor engraving representing a view of a ship at sea, "Brulot à la Sonde filled with fireworks serving in a naval army to an enemy vessel, drawn by Randon Claude (1674-1704), in Paris at NJB de Poilly* rue Saint Jacques à l'Espérance, from the 18th century. This engraving is in good general condition. The frame is later. Note: damaged paper under the Randon signature, some stains and yellowing on the paper, wear of time, see photos. * Draftsman and engraver - Son of Jean de Poilly and Marie-Suzanne Bonnart - Begins his activity as a publisher from 1734 and buys a large part of Jean Mariette's collection Address: Paris: 1734-1780 - Rue St Jacques parish St Séverin [until 1734] - Rue St Jacques parish St Benoît - Sign(s): L'Espérance [after 1734] - Rue St Jacques parish St Séverin [after 1773] - Rue des Noyers vis à vis St Yves [from Dec. 1773] Dimensions Frame 74.5 cm x 61.5 cm view: 58 cm x 45 cm Reference: 930 269 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com