Lot 119 · Old Master Drawings Online
Studies of a lion and a lioness; Studies of a lioness eating and a lion cub
Geza Vastagh · charcoal and pastel on blue paper (i) and brown paper (ii)
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $2,514–$4,190
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Old Master Drawings Online, London · 29 October 1998
- Dimensions
- in. (44.6 x 29.8 cm) (i); and 11
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3663527
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3663527 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3663527
Geza Vastagh, Studies of a lion and a lioness; Studies of a lioness eating and a lion cub. Christie's, 29 Oct 1998, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3663527.
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Geza Vastagh, Studies of a lion and a lioness; Studies of a lioness eating and a lion cub. Christie's, 29 Oct 1998, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3663527.
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From the same sale Old Master Drawings Online · Oct 1998
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ex-Mariano de la Fuente, 1924 Gran Premio of Argentina-winning 19… | The ex-Mariano de la Fuente, 1924 Gran Premio of Argentina-winning 1923 STUDEBAKER 'SPECIAL SIX' TWO SEATER RACING CAR | $55,000–$95,000 | |
| 1957 Arnolt-Bristol Deluxe Two-Seat Roadster | 1957 ARNOLT-BRISTOL DELUXE TWO-SEAT ROADSTER | $55,000–$95,000 | |
| Originally owned by former World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist | Originally owned by former World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist | $120,000–$150,000 | |
| 1960 Volkswagen 'Dropside' Single Cab Pickup Truck | 1960 VOLKSWAGEN 'DROPSIDE' SINGLE CAB PICKUP TRUCK | $12,000–$18,000 | |
| 1931 Packard 833 Club Sedan | 1931 PACKARD 833 CLUB SEDAN | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| originally owned by Lyndon B. Johnson, former President of the United… | originally owned by Lyndon B. Johnson, former President of the United States | $40,000–$60,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geza Vastagh | [no title recorded] | $3,953 | Dorotheum, Feb 2019 | |
| Geza Vastagh | A lion at rest | Christie's, Jan 2014 | ||
| Geza Vastagh | A lion study | Christie's, Nov 1999 | ||
| Jean-léon Gérome | Portrait of Diana | Bonhams, Jun 2025 | ||
| Eugene Galien-laloue | Place de la Madeleine, Paris | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2025 | ||
| French School, 19th Century | A coastal scene | Sotheby's, Oct 2021 | ||
| Geza Vastagh | Two marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer); and Studies of p | Christie's, Oct 1998 | ||
| Geza Vastagh | Study of a lion | Christie's, Feb 2012 |
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