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Attributed to Raymond Lafage — Alexander and Diogenes
Attributed to Raymond Lafage

Alexander and Diogenes

A pen and brown ink drawing attributed to Raymond Lafage depicting the classical encounter between Alexander and Diogenes. This historical subject captures a moment of philosophical dialogue between the great military leader and the Cynic philosopher.

Medium
Pen and brown ink
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master and British Works on Paper

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $500 – $700

Lot 103

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Attributed to Raymond Lafage, Alexander and Diogenes

A pen and brown ink drawing attributed to Raymond Lafage depicting the classical encounter between Alexander and Diogenes. This historical subject captures a moment of philosophical dialogue between the great military leader and the Cynic philosopher.

Medium
Pen and brown ink
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Classical Subject, Attributed Work, Pen and Ink, Brown Ink, Historical Figure, Diogenes, Alexander The Great, Drawing