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- Estimate
- $6,000–$8,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — American Art , New York · 17 September 2019
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4764734
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Elsie B. Driggs, elsie driggs | lilacs. Sotheby's, 17 Sep 2019, lot 6. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4764734.
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Elsie B. Driggs, elsie driggs | lilacs. Sotheby's, 17 Sep 2019, lot 6. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4764734.
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From the same sale American Art · Sep 2019
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| frank earle schoonover | got here on time | Frank Earle Schoonover | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| philip leslie hale | the water's edge | Phillip Leslie Hale | $80,000–$120,000 | |
| joseph stella | tree trunk and roots | Joseph Stella | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| andrew wyeth | study for 'traveling alone' | Andrew Wyeth | $15,000–$25,000 | |
| jan matulka | slovakian village: turi-pole | Jan Matulka | $15,000–$25,000 | |
| norman rockwell | portrait of richard sloan | Norman Rockwell | $30,000–$50,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie B. Driggs | Italian Vineyard | $6,985 | Sotheby's, Jul 2023 | |
| Milton Avery | Nude with Chair | Wright, Jul 2021 | ||
| Andrew Wyeth | Front Door Study | Sotheby's, Mar 2022 | ||
| Elsie B. Driggs | Spinning Stones | Freeman's | Hindman, Jun 2026 | ||
| Milton Avery | The Boudoir | Heritage Auctions, Apr 2026 | ||
| William Glackens | Driving in the Park | Christie's, Jan 2026 | ||
| Milton Avery | Breaking Wave 16 5/8 x 22 in. (42.2 x 55.9 cm.) | Bonhams, May 2022 | ||
| Gaston Lachaise | Male Nude (two works) | Wright, Dec 2025 |
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