Lot 104: Pierre-Jacques Volaire, le Chevalier Volaire (Toulon 1729- c. 1790/1800 Italy)

Name: Pierre-Jacques Volaire, le Chevalier Volaire (Toulon 1729- c. 1790/1800 Italy)
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 3ii0ocyeni

Est: £120,000 GBP - £180,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomJuly 08, 2005

Item Overview

Description

Vesuvius erupting at night seen from the foothills, with elegant onlookers, a view of the Bay of Naples beyond
oil on canvas
47 1/2 x 29 in. (120 x 73.7 cm.)

Artist or Maker

Pierre Jacques Volaire

Notes

This view would appear to be from down towards the coast on the north-west foothills of Vesuvius, perhaps near San Sebastiano.

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Auction Details

Important Old Master Pictures

Christie's

July 08, 2005, 12:00 AM EST

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK

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