Auction 40, January 8th - The Opener
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 03:00PM EST
Lot 89
FRENCH ANTIQUE PRINT "LE CHOIX DU POISSON" AFTER CLAUDE-JOSEPH VERNET, ENGRAVED BY YVES LE GOUAZ, FRAMED
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
An antique French colored etching/engraving titled "Le Choix Du Poisson" (The Choice of Fish). This work is after an original painting by the celebrated 18th-century French marine painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789).
Artwork Details
- Artist (After): Claude-Joseph Vernet (French, 1714–1789)
- Engraver: Yves-Marie Le Gouaz (French, 1742–1816)
- Title: "Le Choix Du Poisson" (The Choice of Fish)
- Medium: Likely a hand-colored etching or engraving on paper
- Date of Creation: Original engravings date to approximately the 1770s; this specific print may be an 18th or 19th-century impression.
- Subject: A lively coastal or harbor scene depicting fishermen and locals selecting fish by the shore, with sailing ships in the background.
Condition and Framing
Dimensions: H:21in L:25in
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