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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,784–$8,677
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern British & Irish Art, London (South Kensington) · 17 March 2016
- Dimensions
- 11 ¼ x 9 in. (28.5 x 22.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4055975
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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SIR William Orpen, Self-portrait. Christie's, 17 Mar 2016, lot 50. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4055975.
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SIR William Orpen, Self-portrait. Christie's, 17 Mar 2016, lot 50. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4055975.
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From the same sale Modern British & Irish Art · Mar 2016
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Hannen Swaffer | Austin Osman Spare | £1,500–£2,500 | |
| Hybrid | Austin Osman Spare | £1,000–£1,500 | |
| Automatic drawing | Austin Osman Spare | £800–£1,200 | |
| Austin Spare and Witch | Austin Osman Spare | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| Primal Urge | Austin Osman Spare | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| Joan Crawford | Austin Osman Spare | £2,500–£3,500 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIR William Orpen | A Storm, Keal Kill | $13,259 | Bonhams, Jul 2018 | |
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| SIR William Orpen | The Winner (The Champ) 76 x 53.8 cm. (29 7/8 x 21 1/8 in.) | Bonhams, Nov 2023 | ||
| SIR William Orpen | The Selecting Jury of the New English Art Club | Christie's, Nov 2024 | ||
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