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Lot 202: Johann Jacob Wolfensberger (1797-1850)

Est: £7,000 GBP - £10,000 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomApril 06, 2011

Item Overview

Description

Johann Jacob Wolfensberger (1797-1850)
A view of Troy from the hills, looking out to the Aegean
signed, inscribed and dated 'Wolfensberger fecit 1846 Troja' (lower left)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gum arabic, on paper
22¾ x 30in. (57.8 x 76.2cm.)

Notes

An majestic view of the city of Troy pre dating its excavation in 1868 by the wealthy German business man and archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann.

Auction Details

Travel, Science and Natural History

by
Christie's
April 06, 2011, 12:00 AM GMT

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK