Figures on the beach, Trouville — Ben Tobias (British, 20th Century)

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Estimate: £500–£800 hammer ≈ $994–$1,591
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Sale: Christie's — British, Continental & Russian Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 22 August 2007
Dimensions: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5535545
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ben Tobias, Figures on the beach, Trouville. Christie's, 22 Aug 2007, lot 747. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5535545.

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Ben Tobias, Figures on the beach, Trouville. Christie's, 22 Aug 2007, lot 747. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5535545.

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From the same sale British, Continental & Russian Pictures · Aug 2007

Lot	Artist	Estimate
The incoming storm	Follower Of George Morland	£600–£1,000
Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a white dress with a pink ribbon,…	English School, 19th Century	£300–£500
Self-portrait	After Angelica Kauffman	£300–£500
Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a green coat and white silk scarf	Manner Of Nicolas De Largillière	£400–£600
Portrait of a gentleman, seated half-length, in a suit and tie	English School, 19th Century	£300–£500
Contemplation	Patricia Preece	£400–£600

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