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Lot 229 · Modern Icons: Jewels & Watches from an Important Family Collection

Palm study

Peter Coker R.a. · watercolour, bodycolour and ink

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Estimate
£300–£500 hammer ≈ $527–$878
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Modern Icons: Jewels & Watches from an Important Family Collection, New York · 1 March 2006
Dimensions
14 x 10¾ in. (35.6 x 27.3 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5714984
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Peter Coker R.a., Palm study. Christie's, 1 Mar 2006, lot 229. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5714984.

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From the same sale Modern Icons: Jewels & Watches from an Important Family Collection · Mar 2006

LotArtistEstimateResult
Cartier Diamond and Tri-Color Gold ‘Trinity’ Ring CARTIER DIAMOND AND TRI-COLOR GOLD ‘TRINITY’ RING $6,000–$8,000
Cartier Suite of Tri-Color Gold ‘Trinity’ Jewelry CARTIER SUITE OF TRI-COLOR GOLD ‘TRINITY’ JEWELRY $30,000–$50,000
Cartier Diamond and Gold 'Rivoli' Earrings CARTIER DIAMOND AND GOLD 'RIVOLI' EARRINGS $8,000–$12,000
Cartier Diamond ‘Rivoli’ Necklace CARTIER DIAMOND ‘RIVOLI’ NECKLACE $50,000–$70,000
Bulgari Group of Carnelian and Gold Jewelry BULGARI GROUP OF CARNELIAN AND GOLD JEWELRY $12,000–$18,000
Bulgari Set of Diamond and Rose Gold ‘Divas’ Dream’ Jewelry BULGARI SET OF DIAMOND AND ROSE GOLD ‘DIVAS’ DREAM’ JEWELRY $15,000–$20,000

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Peter Coker R.a. 'Study of Trees', 1958 $495 Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 2020
Peter Coker R.a. The Parisian Suite Bonhams, Sep 2019
Peter Coker R.a. Beached Boats Christie's, Jun 2005
Peter Coker R.a. From Carsaig Christie's, Jan 2001
John Piper C.h. St. James the Less, Westminster, by G.E.Street Bonhams, Dec 2020
Graham Sutherland O.m. Ram's Head (Facing Left), from A Bestiary and some Correspon Bonhams, Mar 2026
John Piper C.h. Invention in Colour - From the Book 'Design', 1937 (Levinson Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 2025
Graham Sutherland O.m. Beetles I, from A Bestiary and some Correspondences Bonhams, Mar 2026

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