Lot 210
  • 210

Henri Auguste, An altar Henri Auguste

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Auguste
  • An Altar
  • Pen and ink and watercolour over black chalk

Provenance

Maison Odiot, Paris

Exhibited

Paris, Hôtel Georges V, Odiot, October 1975, no. 5

Condition

Please note that this drawing has not been viewed out of its frame. Overall in very good condition. A few light brown stains, barely visible. Small repaired tear in the upper left corner and another one at the right margin in the centre. Colours remain vibrant and strong. Sold in a gilt wood 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.
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Catalogue Note

This grand altar was commissioned as a gift from Napoleon to Pope Pius VII to thank him for crowning him Emperor on 2nd December 1804.