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Henri Lévêque
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Lévêque
- View of the Forum with the Arch of Septimus Severus
Pen and grey ink and watercolour with touches of bodycolour over black chalk;
signed, lower left: H.L'Evêque / Roma
Provenance
Sale, Cologne, Van Ham, 20 June 1998, lot 1486
Condition
Laid down. Overall in very good condition. Few brown stains in the sky, the sheet has turned slightly yellow in places. Medium remains fresh and colours vibrant.
Sold in a large gilded frame.
"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
This view of the Forum and the following lot were most probably intended as picturesque souvenirs for travellers on the Grand Tour. Many artists during this period were producing similar large scale works, often intended to be engraved, to satisfy the high demand for Roman views.