Marin Marie - The Phantom or Belem, 3-masted barque during a regatta in Cowes - 1934 - signed lithograph

Marin Marie (Paul Emmanuel Durand Coupel de Saint-Front, known as) (1901-1987) (according to
The Phantom or Belem, a 3-masted barque during a regatta in Cowes

Offset lithograph
Signed, located and dated Cowes 1934 in the lower right corner of the plate
Excellent condition, slight handling creases on the edges
Dimensions: 21.5 x 31.5 cm
Text at bottom left: 3-masted barque "Fantôme" equipped for pleasure craft (ex Belem)

Information:
A merchant ship from 1896 to 1914, the Belem transported cocoa for the Menier chocolate company between France and the West Indies or Brazil. It then became a British luxury yacht between 1914 and 1951. In 1934, it was owned by the brewer Sir Arthur Ernest Guinness, who renamed it Phantom II. It was transformed into a luxury yacht for lavish cruises around the world.
cown 1934

Dimensions :
- Height : 18 cm
- Width : 31.5 cm