Lot 108 · Extraordinary and Unexpected: The Collection of Leonard Stanley
Watchers of the Night (Trompe-l'œil) 15 3/4 x 20 in. (40 x 50.8 cm)
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- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Extraordinary and Unexpected: The Collection of Leonard Stanley, Los Angeles · 24 October 2024
- Record ID
- TB-2026-191331
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Martin Battersby, Watchers of the Night (Trompe-l'œil) 15 3/4 x 20 in. (40 x 50.8 cm). Bonhams, 24 Oct 2024, lot 108. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-191331.
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Martin Battersby, Watchers of the Night (Trompe-l'œil) 15 3/4 x 20 in. (40 x 50.8 cm). Bonhams, 24 Oct 2024, lot 108. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-191331.
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From the same sale Extraordinary and Unexpected: The Collection of Leonard Stanley · Oct 2024
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Period, or Later | A Chinese Polychrome-painted Wood Figure Of A Bodhisattva | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| Late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period | A Chinese Polychrome-painted Wood Figure Of A Bodhisattva | $7,000–$9,000 | |
| Late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period | A Chinese Polychrome-painted Wood Figure Of A Bodhisattva | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| Han Dynasty | Two Chinese Green-glazed Pottery Wine Vessels, Hu | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| A Portrait of an Official | Anonymous | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Ayutthaya Period, Circa 17th Century | A Thai Copper-alloy Figure Of Standing Buddha | $1,000–$1,500 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Battersby | Trompe l'oeil of bookshelves | $6,738 | Christie's, Nov 2019 | |
| Martin Battersby | A Gentleman of Leisure | Bonhams, Jun 2023 | ||
| John Piper C.h. | Jordanston | Bonhams, Nov 2021 | ||
| Sir Terry Frost R.a. | Sun Necklace | Bonhams, Mar 2026 | ||
| Martin Battersby | 'Sphynx' Trompe L'oeil, Circa 1960S | Christie's, Jul 2016 | ||
| John Piper C.h. | Cathedral Tower | Strauss & Co, Oct 2025 | ||
| Sir Terry Frost R.a. | Blue Moon and Orange Rhythm | Sotheby's, Nov 2024 | ||
| John Piper C.h. | Buckden in a Storm 57.8 x 78.7 cm. (22 3/4 x 31 in.) | Bonhams, Nov 2024 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.