Bidspirit auction | WWI French Soldier / Battle

WWI French Soldier / Battle Scene Watercolor - Item/Description: Watercolor painting of a French soldier in the trenches. Titled and dated lower right: Bois-Le-Pretre / Gros-Chene - 1915 . Unknown artist, no noticeable signature. Battle of Bois-le-Pretre took place in World War I. Gros-Chene (”Big Oak”). Bois-le-Pretre fighting (Priest's Wood, Priesterwald in German) was an engagement in the First World War between September 1914 and July 1915, involving the French 73rd Division and the 128th Division (the Wolves of Bois-le-Pretre) and the German 121st Division. Material: Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Dimensions: Image size: Height: 6”; Width: 9”. Framed: Height: 11 3/4”; Width: 15” Condition: Discoloration, age, staining, tear, tape residue to matting. Age: dated 1915 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.