Emil Lauffer, Cervantes Captured by Barbary Pirates, 1861, Old label verso with ink inscription referencing French soldier Saint-Arnaud (1798-1854) governor of Algiers© Davidson Auctions — view on Davidson Auctions website ↗

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Cervantes Captured by Barbary Pirates

Emil Lauffer (Czech, 1837–1909) · 1861

A$8,000 hammer

≈ $5,310≈ £4,137≈ €4,858

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Old label verso with ink inscription referencing French soldier Saint-Arnaud (1798-1854) governor of Algiers”
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
82x117cm
Auction house
Davidson Auctions
Sale
Estate & Collector I - Pictures & Tribal (Sale 177) (177)
Date
March 9, 2024
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
520
Estimate
A$1,000 – A$3,000 (≈ $664 – $1,991) (≈ £517 – £1,551) (≈ €607 – €1,822)
Source
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