Figures boarding a ferry — Attributed to William Frederick Witherington, R.A. (1785-1865)

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,458–$2,188
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Sale: Christie's — British and Victorian including Scottish Paintings , London (South Kensington) · 4 March 2004
Dimensions: 8½ x 11¼ in. (21.5 x 28.5 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5950277
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Frederick Witherington, Figures boarding a ferry. Christie's, 4 Mar 2004, lot 408. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5950277.

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William Frederick Witherington, Figures boarding a ferry. Christie's, 4 Mar 2004, lot 408. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5950277.

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