Damascus — Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888)

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Estimate: £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,767–$4,151
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Sale: Bonhams — Travel & Exploration, London, Knightsbridge · 10 February 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-666793
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Edward Lear, Damascus. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2021, lot 120. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-666793.

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Edward Lear, Damascus. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2021, lot 120. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-666793.

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