50. Hope [1877.-1893.]
Estimate
EUR 2.000 - 3.000
Sold
EUR 3.750
Session
Wed, 8 October 2025 20:00
Dimensions
width 16.5 cm, height 22 cm
Description
pencil and ink on paper, signed lower right, in ink, "B. Bukovac"
Research information
The work is accompanied by an expert opinion by Igor Zidić. The work is notated with an author's note. The note contains reinterpreted ideas from the French opera "L'Éclair", which premiered in 1835. During his stay in Paris in the 1880s, Bukovac probably had the opportunity to watch the opera, which was still being performed. "Our best friend is hope, it is the light [...]. Without hope in the future / It's better to die without hope.").
Lot.notes
on the back two groups of cupids in pencil and ink
Dating
1877.-1893.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 16.5 cm, height 22 cm
Description
pencil and ink on paper, signed lower right, in ink, "B. Bukovac"
Research information
The work is accompanied by an expert opinion by Igor Zidić. The work is notated with an author's note. The note contains reinterpreted ideas from the French opera "L'Éclair", which premiered in 1835. During his stay in Paris in the 1880s, Bukovac probably had the opportunity to watch the opera, which was still being performed. "Our best friend is hope, it is the light [...]. Without hope in the future / It's better to die without hope.").
Lot.notes
on the back two groups of cupids in pencil and ink
Dating
1877.-1893.
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