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VICTOR-MARIE HUGO | Visionary landscape
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Victor-Marie Hugo
- Visionary landscape
- Pen and ink, slightly heightened with white on paper
- 5,8 x 10,8 cm ; 2 1/4 by 4 1/4 in.
Provenance
Alfred Asseline (1824-1891) first cousin of Adèle Hugo, Victor Hugo's wife.
Thence by descent to the actual owners
Thence by descent to the actual owners
Condition
On thick paper, small thicknesses of material in some places, small fold on top left. Three barely visible blisters. Good condition.
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
This imaginary landscape, which seems to show a castle in the background, above an old town in ruins, is very mysterious and visionary. Victor Hugo created its most beautiful and inspired drawings while he was in exile in the Anglo–Normand islands, between 1852 and 1870.
We would like to thank Monsieur Pierre Georgel for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. It will be included in his catalogue raisonné in preparation.
We would like to thank Monsieur Pierre Georgel for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. It will be included in his catalogue raisonné in preparation.