This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2024
PIROU, Eugene (French, 1841-1909). MANUEL, Henri (1874-1947); GUSTAVE, Eiffel (French, 1832-1923); GRÜN, Jules-Alexandre (French, 1868-1938); BROUILLET, André (French, 1857-1914). Three Portraits (Photographs): Gustave Eiffel by Eugene Pirou; Andre Brouillet and Jules-Alexandre Grün by Henri Manuel. Nineteenth century. -- 1879 original photograph portrait of Gustave Eiffel, engineer behind the Eiffel Tower, taken by Pirou. Photo 9 ½ x 7 ¼”; board 12 x 9”. Crazing. Faded. Print peeling from matboard. Good Condition. -- Portrait of Andre Brouillet in his studio painting “Joven”, taken by Manuel. Signed by Manuel lower margin. Labeled verso. Image 8 x 6”; card 9 1/8 x 6 ¾”. Some damage from adhesives recto. Faded. Some edgewear. Good Condition -- Portrait of Jules-Alexandre Grün. Signed by Manuel lower margin. Labeled verso. Image 8 x 6”; card 9 1/8 x 6 ¾”. Scratches, some staining. Good condition.