Lot 333
  • 333

Victor Jean Nicolle

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description

  • Victor Jean Nicolle
  • View of the Coliseum
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  • Pen and brown ink and watercolour over traces of black chalk within pen and brown ink framing lines;
    signed in pen and brown ink, lower right:  V.J. Nicolle and bears old inscription on an added piece of paper, verso:  Vue de la Partie Septentrionale de L'amphithéâtre / de flavius, vulgairement appellé Colisées a Rome
  • 20 cm by 30.5 cm

Condition

Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. The sheet has discoloured. Brown staining along the upper margin and light scattered foxing throughout the sheet. Overall in fairly good condition - colours are relatively strong and overall image is still good. Sold in a gilded frame
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."