ID 991607
Lot 87 | ABRAHAM-LOUIS-RODOLPHE DUCROS (YVERDON 1748-1810 LAUSANNE)
Estimate value
£ 10 000 – 15 000
An extensive view of the Greek theatre, Taormina, seen from the top, with travelers
signed, dated and located ‘Vue prise dans Intérieur du Théâtre Antique/ a Taurominum en Sicile. Louis Ducros fecit Napolis 29 Mars 1803.’ (verso of the mount)
graphite, watercolor, heightened with bodycolour
53.3 x 75 cm (21 x 29 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Private collection, Germany.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
| Artist: | Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros (1748 - 1810) |
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| Applied technique: | Painted, Watercolor |
| Medium: | Acrylic glass, Paper, Plastic |
| Place of origin: | Western Europe, France, Europe |
| Artist: | Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros (1748 - 1810) |
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| Applied technique: | Painted, Watercolor |
| Medium: | Acrylic glass, Paper, Plastic |
| Place of origin: | Western Europe, France, Europe |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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