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Winter 2007 Auction

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172. French School, 19th Century

A lot of three framed charcoal drawings of Classical statues, all matted and framed alike with black mats and bright red frames, the first titled "D'apres le relief - Alexandre monument -", sight size approx. 19-1/4" x 15-1/2", the second titled "Venus d'Arles" dated 1871, sight size approx. 19-1/4" x 15-1/2", and the last titled "Caraca", sight size approx. 19-1/4" x 15-1/2", each measures approx. 28-3/4" x 21". These beautifully rendered drawings are the type of piece traditionally done by fine arts students. The artists would draw classical statues from "life" in order to learn how to render depicting a three-dimensional object.



800/1,500
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