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    Sale 9810

    19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN ART

    London, South Kensington

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    25 March 2004

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    • Victor-Gabriel Gilbert (French
    Lot 36

    Victor-Gabriel Gilbert (French, 1847-1933)

    Birthday party preparations

    Price realised

    GBP 11,352

    Estimate

    GBP 10,000 - GBP 12,000

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    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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    Lot Essay

    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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