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VICTOR-MARIE HUGO | Caricature
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Victor-Marie Hugo
- Caricature
- Titled lower left by Victor Hugo, Monsieur ! C'est à vous de vous tirer de là !!!
- Pen and brown ink on a music sheet laid down on paper
- 15,5 x 11 cm ; 5 1/16 by 4 5/16 in.
Provenance
Collection Auguste Vacquerie
Madame Ernest Lefèvre
Pierre Lefèvre-Vacquerie
Madame André Gaveau
Thence by descent
Madame Ernest Lefèvre
Pierre Lefèvre-Vacquerie
Madame André Gaveau
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Dessins de Victor Hugo, Musée Victor Hugo, Villequier, juin - octobre 1971; Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris, novembre 1971 - janvier 1972, p.58, n°18 reproduced
Condition
-Hinged at the top and bottom to a sheet of paper -A number of horizontal creases ; 1 slight crease toward the top because of the gluing ; some foxing and stains (visible on the photo) -The ink has eaten into the paper somewhat, in the area of the eye and the mouth, without penetrating entirely -Generally in good 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
We would like to thank Monsieur Pierre Georgel for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. It will be inlcuded in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné in preparation.