Sale 12227
London
|
12 July 2016
Price realised
GBP 18,750
Estimate
Victor Pierre Huguet (French, 1835-1902) The Falcon Hunt signed ‘V. Huguet’ (lower right) oil on canvas 25 ¾ x 32 1/8 in. (65.5 x 81.5 cm.)
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