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Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Pierre Teyssonnières, “Les Sages Canotiers”, 1874

Pierre Teyssonnières (aka Pierre Salvy Frédéric Teyssonnières) (1834–1912)

“Les Sages Canotiers” (Wise Boating Men), 1874, printed and published in Paris by Alfred Cadart (1828–1875) as plate 268 in the art journal, “L'Illustration Nouvelle” (volume 6) in December 1874 (see the description of this print offered by the Musée d'art et d'histoire [MAH], City of Geneva: https://www.mahmah.ch/collection/oeuvres/les-sages-canotiers/e-2015-0439-044).

Etching on laid paper (partial “Arches” watermark) with full margins as published.

Size: (sheet) 31.6 x 49 cm; (plate) 23.6 x 31.8 cm; (image borderline) 18.3 x 27.4 cm.

Numbered above the image borderline: (right) “268.”

Inscribed in plate within the image borderline: (lower left corner) “P* Teyssonieres del et sculp. 1874”.

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (left) “P. Teyssonnières, del. et sc.”; (centre) “LES SAGES CANOTIERS.”; (right) “A.Cadart,Edit.Imp.56 BardHaussmann, Paris.”

Condition: a richly inked and well-printed impression in a near pristine condition with generously wide margins, no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains.

Price & Shipping: AU$266 (approx. US$172.79 / €148.83 / £129.21), including worldwide express shipping. Please note: Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you're interested in purchasing this intriguing scene of two stylish boatmen, my attention is particularly drawn to the striped slip-on shoes worn by the reclining man. Interestingly, these shoes resemble an upscale version of the traditional workman's sabotage footwear, historically used to disrupt machinery by being thrown into gears. If you'd like to acquire this print, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment process simple and secure.












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