Lot 204
  • 204

VICTOR-MARIE HUGO | "I Love you, Madam"

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Victor-Marie Hugo
  • "I Love you, Madam"
  • Inscribed lower right by Auguste Vacquerie Victor Hugo ; Titled lower center by Victor Hugo, Je vous aime, Madame !!!!
  • Pen and brown ink on paper
  • 11,5 x 8,4 cm ; 4  1/2 by 3  1/4 in.

Provenance

Auguste Vacquerie Collection
Madame Ernest Lefèvre
Pierre Lefèvre-Vacquerie
Madame André Gaveau
Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Dessins de Victor Hugo, Maison Victor Hugo, Villequier, juin-octobre 1971; Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris, novembre 1971-janvier 1972 reproduced p. 58, n°7 

Condition

-The drawing is on washed paper -Hinged in the 4 corners. The lower right corner is detached -The paper is dirty and slightly discoloured by the sun ; some stains -The ink has burnt and broken the paper in the thigh and the knee of the figure - Some wrinkling
"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

Executed in 1835
We would like to thank Monsieur Pierre Georgel for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. It will be inlcuded in his forthcoming catalogue raisonné in preparation.