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Lot 922 · British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations

An artist at work in his studio

Charles Samuel Keene · black and white chalk

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Estimate
£300–£500 hammer ≈ $604–$1,007
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations, London (South Kensington) · 3 July 2007
Dimensions
4 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. (11.2 x 16.8 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5542248
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Charles Samuel Keene, An artist at work in his studio. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 922. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542248.

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