VERGEZ (Eugène). Châteaux of Libourne-Saint-Emilion. Set of - Lot 496

VERGEZ (Eugène). Châteaux of Libourne-Saint-Emilion. Set of 6 original, unsigned pencil drawings attributed to painter Eugène Vergez (1848-1926) and executed from life to illustrate Bordeaux et ses vins by Édouard Féret, the famous Cocks & Féret guide - Château Puy-Mouton à St Christophe, M. Combret. s.d. (between 1872 and 1890). Original pencil drawing, 31.5 x 19 cm. This picturesque view of the property does not appear to have been used. The engraved view is of a later date and shows that embellishment work has since been carried out. Some marginal marks, good condition. - Château des Tours à Montagne, M. Azevédo. n.d. (between 1872 and 1890). Original pencil drawing, 31.5 x 20.5 cm. This view of the Château des Tours from the main entrance will not be used in favor of another angular view. Paper a little pale. - Château des Tours à Montagne, M. Azevédo, by Lussac de Libourne. n.d. (between 1872 and 1890). Original pencil drawing, 30 x 20 cm. This corner view of the château des tours is the one that was published, restoring all the majesty of this now pitifully neglected site. -Château Larroque Payraud in Bonzac, M. Vallet de Payraud. n.d. (between 1872 and 1890). Original pencil drawing, 30 x 23 cm. This view of Château Laroque Peyraud in Bonzac was published but considerably altered by the engraver, who omitted the two chimneys in the tower, eliminated the partial representation of the building on the left and failed to restore the building's graceful details. - Château Couperie in St. Emilion. n.d. (between 1872 and 1890). Original pencil drawing, 30 x 23 cm. This view of Château Couperie in Saint-Emilion was engraved fairly faithfully, but as talented as he was, the engraver was unable to place a fireplace or render the ornamental details. He also added a silhouette on the path to liven up the scene. Numerous brown spots. - Château La Tour Figeac in St. Emilion, M. Corbière. n.d. (between 1872 and 1890). Original pencil drawing, 30 x 23 cm. Was this view of Château La Tour Figeac from the park path ever published? It's doubtful, but it's possible that Vergez made two sketches. While all the elements are in place as in the engraving, including the boat moored in the same place, the engraving shows a considerable number of differences: the tree at the edge of the pond has disappeared, buildings have been added on the left, a window has been pierced over the folly, etc. Some foxing.