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Hugues Merle (French, 1823-1881) Awaiting his return

Sold for £15,000 at Bonhams on Sep 24, 2025.

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Hugues Merle (French, 1823-1881) Awaiting his return signed and inscribed 'Hugues.Merle/Etretat' (lower right) oil on canvas 131.5 x 98.4cm (51 3/4 x 38 3/4in).

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