The Rickmer Rickmers off Hong Kong
Roger Chapelet (Versailles 1903 - Montpon-Ménésterol 1995)
Lot-No. 151
Proceeds : 8.800 €
Oil/canvas, 50,5 x 65 cm, lo. le. sign. Roger Chapelet as well as inscribed Rickmer Rickmers. - French marine painter. C. initially worked in the marine ministry. In 1927 he began to paint, in 1936 he was appointed official marine painter. During WW II a. thereafter he accompagnied numerous operations of the French marine.
Roger Chapelet: The Rickmer Rickmers off Hong Kong
Roger Chapelet (Versailles 1903 - Montpon-Ménésterol 1995)
The Rickmer Rickmers off Hong Kong
Lot-No. 151
Proceeds : 8.800 €
Oil/canvas, 50,5 x 65 cm, lo. le. sign. Roger Chapelet as well as inscribed Rickmer Rickmers. - French marine painter. C. initially worked in the marine ministry. In 1927 he began to paint, in 1936 he was appointed official marine painter. During WW II a. thereafter he accompagnied numerous operations of the French marine.