Lot 566
  • 566

Victor-Marie Hugo

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Victor-Marie Hugo
  • « C'est dans une de ses promenades qu'il rencontra Nabuchodonosor »
  • Titled lower right
  • Pen and brown ink on paper
  • 8,5 x 14,9 cm ; 3 3/8 by 5 7/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Jean-François Aittouarès, Paris ;
Purchased from the above in 1999 by Antal Post de Bekessy ;
Thence by descent

Exhibited

Du Chaos dans le pinceau: Victor Hugo, dessins, Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris ; Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, June 2000 - January 2001, n°151

Condition

- laid down on a very thin sheet of paper (to consolidate the drawing) - restored tears on the front paw and leg and on the back paw, by the border - minor losses on the left border Good overall condition.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

We would like to thank Pierre Georgel for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work which will be included in the catalogue raisonné in preparation.