Thomas Couture (1815-1879) , Une allegorie historique | Christie's

Sale 7800

19th & 20th Century Continental Pictures

London, South Kensington

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20 November 1997

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Lot 258

Thomas Couture (1815-1879)

Une allegorie historique

Price realised

GBP 4,600

Estimate

GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000

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Thomas Couture (1815-1879)
Une allegorie historique
signed with initials 'T. C.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
50 5/8 x 76½in. (128.5 x 194.3cm.)
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