Lot 389 · Old Master Paintings
An allegory of virtuous life
Ottmar Elliger II · red chalk, black ink and grey wash, on paper
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- Estimate
- €1,000–€1,500 hammer ≈ $1,336–$2,005
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Old Master Paintings, New York · 22 September 2010
- Dimensions
- 123 x 74 mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4975241
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ottmar Elliger II, An allegory of virtuous life. Christie's, 22 Sep 2010, lot 389. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4975241.
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Ottmar Elliger II, An allegory of virtuous life. Christie's, 22 Sep 2010, lot 389. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4975241.
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