NARCISSE BERCHÈRE (1819-1891) Building and large trees at Choubrah, Egypt Graphite and white chalk on paper Stamp 'Vente/N. Berchère' [Lugt L.231] lower left Situated top left (Restored corners) Graphite and white chalk on paper, stamped with the 'Vente N. Berchère' mark lower left, located upper left 10,5 x 20 cm - 4 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. Provenance - Sale, 'Vente après décès des tableaux, études, dessins et aquarelles par feu N. Berchère [...]', Me Lechat, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 12, 13 and 14 November 1891 - Sale, 'Islamic Art: photographs and postcards, books and engravings, weapons, textiles, silverware, jewellery and display objects...', Ader-Picard-Tajan, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 7 March 1988, lot 159C (part of lot) - Sale, 'Art d'Orient, orientalist paintings', 3 December 2001, Tajan, Paris, Espace Tajan, lot 119 (part of lot) - Private collection, France (acquired during the previous sale then by descent)