Sale 9810
London, South Kensington
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25 March 2004
Price realised
GBP 11,352
Estimate
Victor-Gabriel Gilbert (French, 1847-1933) Birthday party preparations signed 'Victor Gilbert' (lower left) oil on canvas 21¾ x 18¼ in. (55.4 x 46 cm.) see front cover illustration, detail
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The two children depicted are believed to be children of the artist. A similar work, The young friends was sold in these rooms in December 2003
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