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Hubert Robert
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Hubert Robert
- Two sketchbook pages:A) View of the Temple of Hercules at Cori, figures in the foregroundB) Monks conversing by a rocky outcrop
- Both black chalk
Provenance
Martine, Comtesse de Béhague,
by descent to the Marquis de Ganay,
his sale, Monaco, Sotheby's, 1 December 1989, A) lot 66 (page 89 of original sketchbook) and B) part of lot 43, (page 32 of original sketchbook)
by descent to the Marquis de Ganay,
his sale, Monaco, Sotheby's, 1 December 1989, A) lot 66 (page 89 of original sketchbook) and B) part of lot 43, (page 32 of original sketchbook)
Exhibited
See the previous lot
Literature
See the previous lot
Condition
Both sheets are individually window mounted and presented together on one larger mount. Both sheets have some brown staining around the margins. A) this sheet has some small tears/nicks in the paper at the left margin and also a few tiny brown spots/foxing, barely visible. Overall they are both in fairly good condition with the black chalk remaining strong.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
See note to the previous lot.