John Cavell Esq sits incognito, under the shelter of a leading journal — James Hayllar, RBA (British, 1829-1920)

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Estimate: £150–£200 hammer ≈ $200–$266
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Sale: Bonhams — Discovery | Pictures, Online, London, Knightsbridge · 27 July 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-1878736
Record: first seen 24 Jul 2026 · updated 4 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Rba James Hayllar, John Cavell Esq sits incognito, under the shelter of a leading journal. Bonhams, 27 Jul 2026, lot 73. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1878736.

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Rba James Hayllar, John Cavell Esq sits incognito, under the shelter of a leading journal. Bonhams, 27 Jul 2026, lot 73. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1878736.

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