Lot 301 · Modern British and Irish Art
French Peasants
Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. · pencil and watercolour
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $6,359–$9,539
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern British and Irish Art, London (South Kensington) · 6 October 2009
- Dimensions
- 5¼ x 4¼ cm. (13.3 x 10.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4468391
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Willis, Robert. 1799-1878., French Peasants. Christie's, 6 Oct 2009, lot 301. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4468391.
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Willis, Robert. 1799-1878., French Peasants. Christie's, 6 Oct 2009, lot 301. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4468391.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. | Four Seasons Seen Through the Eyes of Jessica's Sock Monkey | $12,500 | Sotheby's, Oct 2015 | |
| Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. | Nude Holding a Cat | Sotheby's, Oct 2015 | ||
| Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. | the choir | Sotheby's, Mar 2018 | ||
| Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. | The Shrinking Perimeter | Sotheby's, Jul 2022 | ||
| Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. | Study for 'Autumn' | Christie's, Jul 2016 | ||
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| Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. | Family Scene | Sotheby's, Jun 2018 | ||
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