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VICTOR-MARIE HUGO | Burst of light on the Ortach Rock
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Victor-Marie Hugo
- Burst of light on the Ortach Rock
- Pen, ink and wash on paper
- 18,3 x 29 cm ; 7 1/8; by 11 3/8; in.
Provenance
Collection Paul Meurice.
Condition
-The drawing seems to be stuck around all four sides to a sheet of japan paper -Numerous repaired tears -A number of small losses of pigment which have been restored -Restored losses along the top border -Some stains -Restored in the lower left corner -The drawing retains its contrasted inking
"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
Located north of the island of Guernsey, the Ortach rock has an important place in Victor Hugo's graphic work as well as in his literary work. In 1862, he starts describing it and drawing it in his notebooks, and he mentions it in novels. The drawing presented here, executed in 1868, comes from Paul Meurice's collection, a close friend of Victor Hugo.
We would like to thank Pierre Georgel for kindly authenticating this work. It will be included in his forthcoming catalogue raisonné.
We would like to thank Pierre Georgel for kindly authenticating this work. It will be included in his forthcoming catalogue raisonné.