Lot 143
  • 143

Hubert Robert

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Hubert Robert
  • Figures among Classical ruins
  • Pen and grey ink and watercolour over black chalk, within black ink framing lines

Provenance

Paul Émile Marius Paulme (L.1910),
his sale, Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 13 May 1929, lot 219;
The Late Peter Wick, Boston, Mass.

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Hubert Robert et Louis Moreau, 1922, no. 68

Condition

Hinged to mount at upper margin. Overall in good condition with relatively little staining on the sheet. Colours remain strong and vibrant.
"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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