Lot 340 · March Art
The Letter
Timlin, William. 1894-1943. · watercolour with heightening on wood veneer laid down on card
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- Estimate
- R7,000–R10,000 hammer ≈ $374–$535
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — March Art, Online · 11 March 2024
- Dimensions
- oval; 26 by 19cm excluding frame; 51 by 51 by 3cm including frame
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13355668
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 9 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Timlin, William. 1894-1943., The Letter. Strauss & Co, 11 Mar 2024, lot 340. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13355668.
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Timlin, William. 1894-1943., The Letter. Strauss & Co, 11 Mar 2024, lot 340. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13355668.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timlin, William. 1894-1943. | Christmas Card 1910 | $423 | Strauss & Co, Jul 2019 | |
| Timlin, William. 1894-1943. | The Bridge Builders | Strauss & Co, Apr 2024 | ||
| Timlin, William. 1894-1943. | The Drakensberg | Strauss & Co, Feb 2017 | ||
| Timlin, William. 1894-1943. | The Ship That Sailed to Mars: A Fantasy, London: George G. H | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
| Timlin, William. 1894-1943. | Sunset over the Polela River, Natal | Strauss & Co, Oct 2018 | ||
| Cecil Skotnes | Shaka Kills the Leopard, no. 7 | Strauss & Co, Mar 2021 | ||
| Timlin, William. 1894-1943. | Waiting | Strauss & Co, Sep 2009 | ||
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