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  • Olivier le May (1734-1797)
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Olivier le May (1734-1797)

    Est: CHF2,000 - CHF3,000

    Olivier le May (1734-1797) Vue de la Martinique et vue de Saint-Domingue, paire d'aquarelles sur papier, 27x20 cm

    Geneve Encheres
  • OLIVIER LE MAY | Ball given by the duke de Liancourt for the countess de Rochechouart, at Lisieux
    Jul. 04, 2018

    OLIVIER LE MAY | Ball given by the duke de Liancourt for the countess de Rochechouart, at Lisieux

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    Gouache over traces of pencil, within black borders; signed and dated, lower right: O. Le May / Pinxit / 1771; bears old inscription in pen and brown ink on the verso of the original backing: La Fête donnée par Le Duc de Liancourt/a Mme La Contesse de la Rochechouart/à Lisieux/1771

    Sotheby's
  • OLIVIER LE MAY (1734-1797) An English Squadron of
    Oct. 31, 2012

    OLIVIER LE MAY (1734-1797) An English Squadron of

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    OLIVIER LE MAY (1734-1797) An English Squadron of the Red encountering multiple water spouts possibly off Gibraltar whilst in pursuit of a Spanish armed merchantman Signed 'O Le May' (lower left on stern of principal two-decker) Oil on canvas 19½ x 29in. (49.5 x 73.7cm.) This intriguing scene undoubtedly records an incident which has yet to be properly identified. Frustratingly, the artist has signed the picture where the most obvious clue - the vessels name - might have been put. However, the vessel apparently aground under the headland is flying a white flag with a red saltaire - although Ireland was not fully part of the Union of Great Britain at that time, neither did she maintain a significant navy, merchant or otherwise; The most likely candidate would seem to be the "Ragged Cross" flag. This 'Cross of Burgundy' as it is also known, was in use as the Spanish naval ensign between 1506-1701, and as a Biscayan merchant ensign between 1511 and 1830. If this is indeed a Spanish armed merchantman run asho e by British vessels intent on booty, there are several Wars which would have provided them with a suitable excuse, however the looming headland in the middle distance looks distinctly like the famous Rock of Gibraltar which has served as a notorious flash-point between Great Britain and Spain ever since it was handed over in perpetuity by the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.

    Charles Miller Ltd
  • Olivier Le May (Valenciennes 1734-1797 Paris)
    May. 23, 2012

    Olivier Le May (Valenciennes 1734-1797 Paris)

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    Olivier Le May (Valenciennes 1734-1797 Paris) A frigate aground in West Indian waters in a tropical storm with waterspouts, a British Royal Navy two-decker firing a signal shot and coming to her aid signed 'O Le May' (lower left, on the stern of the two-decker) oil on canvas 19½ x 29 in. (49.5 x 72.7 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Olivier Le May (1734-1797) Travellers in rocky
    May. 24, 2011

    Olivier Le May (1734-1797) Travellers in rocky

    Est: £200 - £300

    Olivier Le May (1734-1797) Travellers in rocky river landscapes, A pair, gouache, Both signed lower centre, Each 22.5 x 32cm (83/4 x 121/2in) (2)

    Dreweatts 1759
  • Olivier LE MAY (1734-1797)Paysage à la rivière.Aquarelle.Signée en bas à droite.27,5 x 43 cm.
    Jun. 26, 2009

    Olivier LE MAY (1734-1797)Paysage à la rivière.Aquarelle.Signée en bas à droite.27,5 x 43 cm.

    Est: €1,300 - €1,500

    Olivier LE MAY (1734-1797)Paysage à la rivière.Aquarelle.Signée en bas à droite.27,5 x 43 cm.

    Leclere - Maison de ventes
  • OLIVIER LE MAY (VALENCIENNES 1734-1797 PARIS)
    Jun. 23, 2009

    OLIVIER LE MAY (VALENCIENNES 1734-1797 PARIS)

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    OLIVIER LE MAY (VALENCIENNES 1734-1797 PARIS) Joueurs de musique sur un chemin près d'un lac signé 'O Le May' gouache, rehaussé de blanc, traits d'encadrement à la plume et encre noire 29,6 x 44,7 cm.

    Christie's
  • Olivier Le May (1734-1797)
    Dec. 16, 2005

    Olivier Le May (1734-1797)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Un paysage de rivière avec des figures et des chevaux passant un gué signé 'O: LeMay' craie noire, plume et encre grise, lavis gris, sur un montage français du 18ème siècle 271 x 407 mm.

    Christie's
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