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Lot 848 · Christie's Interiors

A profile of a sculptural head, probably from a 'Figure of Jupiter' or 'The Nile'

George Richmond · pencil and pen and brown ink, on paper, unframed

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Estimate
£1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,412–$2,118
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Christie's Interiors, London (South Kensington) · 3 July 2001
Dimensions
11 x 8½ in. (28 x 21.5 cm.); An unframed study of a woman's left hand; and An unframed study of a man's right leg, both by the same hand (3)
Record ID
TB-2026-4542490
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Richmond, A profile of a sculptural head, probably from a 'Figure of Jupiter' or 'The Nile'. Christie's, 3 Jul 2001, lot 848. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4542490.

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