The Taj Mahal seen from the Red Fort, Agra, dated 1912 — William Henry Drake (American, 1856-1926)

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Estimate: £500–£700 hammer ≈ $668–$935
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online, Online, London, New Bond Street · 8 June 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-010866
Record: first seen 19 Jul 2026 · updated 19 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Henry Drake, The Taj Mahal seen from the Red Fort, Agra, dated 1912. Bonhams, 8 Jun 2026, lot 175. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-010866.

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William Henry Drake, The Taj Mahal seen from the Red Fort, Agra, dated 1912. Bonhams, 8 Jun 2026, lot 175. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-010866.

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