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Victor-Marie Hugo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Victor-Marie Hugo
- Ruins of a burg
- Bears a monogram lower right, most probably by the artist himself ; signed, dedicated and monogrammed below the drawing, on the support sheet of paper Victor Hugo / pour mon ami / V.H. ; bears a stamp on the back Robert David d'Angers
- Brown ink wash on paper
- 5 x 10cm
- 2 by 4 in.
Provenance
David d'Angers
Robert David d'Angers Collection, son of the above
Purchased by the previous owners from the above
Robert David d'Angers Collection, son of the above
Purchased by the previous owners from the above
Condition
The drawing has slightly suffered from light. There are spots of glue on the angles, which is visible in the upper right corner. The mount is a little bit dirty and shows a few traces of glue ; it has been slightly cut in three corners (which is visible on the photograph).
The drawing is slightly more pink in real than on the visual.
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.
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Victor Hugo and sculptor David d'Angers (1788 - 1856) shared a profound friendship along with their ideals. Both of them went through political exiles. Numerous letters that they sent to eachother throughout their lives are known.
Victor Hugo often sent attachments along with his letters. For instance, he sent a few photographs to David d'Angers. The drawing we are here presenting was probably sent to the sculptor along with a letter. Executed around 1851, right before or at the beginning of the writer's exile, this drawing appears to be an album sheet which the artist cut on the right and upper borders, in order to send it through mail.
Victor Hugo represents a capriccio here, with romantic ruins under the moonlight, that he executes from his memories and impressions.
We are thankful to Mr. Pierre Georgel who kindly authenticated this work which will be listed in the catalogue raisonne in preparation.