Lot Essay
Augustus Hare is probably best known for his travel writing, particularly on Italy and most notably for 'Walks in Rome' published in 1871 which was a guide for the Grand Tourist and the artist.
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The Court of St. Sophia, Constantinople (illustrated) ; The Claudian Aqueduct, Rome; A view of the Roman aqueduct at Segovia, Spain; and A view at Troja, Apulia.
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Augustus John Cuthbert Hare (1834-1903)
The Court of St. Sophia, Constantinople (illustrated) ; The Claudian Aqueduct, Rome; A view of the Roman aqueduct at Segovia, Spain; and A view at Troja, Apulia.
pencil, pen and ink and watercolour; the last pencil
11 x 17 5/8 in. (28 x 44.8 cm.); and smaller
(4)
The Court of St. Sophia, Constantinople (illustrated) ; The Claudian Aqueduct, Rome; A view of the Roman aqueduct at Segovia, Spain; and A view at Troja, Apulia.
pencil, pen and ink and watercolour; the last pencil
11 x 17 5/8 in. (28 x 44.8 cm.); and smaller
(4)
Provenance
The first; Anonymous sale; Christie's London, 12 April 1994, lot 136.
Anonymous Sale; Christie's London, 26 Jan 1995, lot 216.
The last with Agnew's, London.
Anonymous Sale; Christie's London, 26 Jan 1995, lot 216.
The last with Agnew's, London.