Lot 1 · The John Laws CBE Collection
(excluding base), length: 70.0cm (2)
A Pair Of White Marble Recumbent Lions, Indian, 19th Century, Height: 50.0cm
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- Estimate
- A$3,000–A$5,000 hammer ≈ $2,154–$3,591
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — The John Laws CBE Collection, Sydney · 2 June 2026
- Record ID
- TB-2026-018729
- Record
- first seen 19 Jul 2026 · updated 29 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Pair Of White Marble Recumbent Lions, Indian, 19th Century, Height: 50.0cm, A pair of white marble recumbent lions, Indian, 19th century, height: 50.0cm (excluding base), length: 70.0cm (2). Bonhams, 2 Jun 2026, lot 1. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-018729.
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A Pair Of White Marble Recumbent Lions, Indian, 19th Century, Height: 50.0cm, A pair of white marble recumbent lions, Indian, 19th century, height: 50.0cm (excluding base), length: 70.0cm (2). Bonhams, 2 Jun 2026, lot 1. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-018729.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Life | Alison Rehfisch | A$6,000–A$9,000 | |
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| A high back walnut armchair, Continental, 18th century | — | A$1,800–A$3,000 |
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