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Lot 92

Vittorio Amadeo, 5th Count Preziosi
(Maltese, 1816-1882)
A study of a Bashi-bazouk 22.8 x 15.2 cm. (9 x 6 in.)

9 May 2006, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,440 inc. premium

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Vittorio Amadeo, 5th Count Preziosi (Maltese, 1816-1882)

A study of a Bashi-bazouk
inscribed 'Bachi Bazouk' and dated '1855'
watercolour
22.8 x 15.2 cm. (9 x 6 in.)

Footnotes

The term Bashi-bazouk refers to irregular soldiers in the Turkish army, though it is probably best known as an insult hurled by Capt. Haddock in the Tintin stories.

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