Lot 84 · Prints
The First Book of Urizen: Plate 3: 'O flames of furious desire' (Bindman 188; Bentley 38, pp. 174)
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- Estimate
- £25,000–£35,000 hammer ≈ $36,403–$50,965
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Prints , London · 18 December 2001
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6180205
- Record
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William Blake, The First Book of Urizen: Plate 3: 'O flames of furious desire' (Bindman 188; Bentley 38, pp. 174). Christie's, 18 Dec 2001, lot 84. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6180205.
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William Blake, The First Book of Urizen: Plate 3: 'O flames of furious desire' (Bindman 188; Bentley 38, pp. 174). Christie's, 18 Dec 2001, lot 84. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6180205.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings in the Palais Royal | D'après Antoine Coypel | £700–£900 | |
| A collection | D'après Raphaël | £500–£700 | |
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| Les Grandes Apotres (L. 1298-1312) | Jacques Callot | £800–£1,200 | |
| A collection | 18th Century French Classical Scenes | £500–£700 | |
| A collection | Old Master Prints | £800–£1,200 |
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