The Banishment of Hagar and Ishmael — Attributed to Nicola Grassi (Formea 1682-c. 1750 Venice)

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Estimate: £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $11,889–$15,852
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 11 July 2008
Dimensions: 37½ x 49 in. (95.2 x 124.5 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438303
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Nicola Grassi, The Banishment of Hagar and Ishmael. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 191. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438303.

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Nicola Grassi, The Banishment of Hagar and Ishmael. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 191. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438303.

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