NARCISSE BERCHÈRE (1819-1891)

NARCISSE BERCHÈRE (1819-1891)
Studies of donkeys and dromedaries
Charcoal and white chalk on buff paper
Stamp 'Vente/N. Berchère' [Lugt L.231] lower left
(Yellowed with trace of passe-partout and foxing)
Black and white chalk on chamois paper, stamped with the 'Vente/N. Berchère' mark lower left
24,3 x 32 cm - 9 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.

Provenance
- Sale, 'Vente après décès des tableaux, études, dessins et aquarelles par feu N. Berchère [...]', Me Lechat, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, November 12, 13 and 14, 1891
- Sale, 'Dessins', Brissonneau, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, January 16, 2004, lot 221
- Private collection, France (acquired at previous sale, then by descent)