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Lot 380 · Fine Art & Antiques, including Silver

Man in medieval costume reading a book; 'Fisherman' (largest) and a nineteenth century study of a workman by a different hand (3)

R.w.s. Edward Duncan

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Estimate
£500–£600 hammer ≈ $784–$941
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Art & Antiques, including Silver, Oxford · 3 December 2014
Record ID
TB-2026-1961896
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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R.w.s. Edward Duncan, Man in medieval costume reading a book; 'Fisherman' (largest) and a nineteenth century study of a workman by a different hand (3). Bonhams, 3 Dec 2014, lot 380. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1961896.

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R.w.s. Edward Duncan, Man in medieval costume reading a book; 'Fisherman' (largest) and a nineteenth century study of a workman by a different hand (3). Bonhams, 3 Dec 2014, lot 380. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1961896.

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From the same sale Fine Art & Antiques, including Silver · Dec 2014

LotArtistEstimateResult
A silver three branch, three light candelabrum by Mappin & Webb, Lond… £500–£600
A silver pair of candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield 1927 (4) A silver pair of candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield 1927 (4) £500–£600
A Continental electroplated coffee pot circa 1820 (Qty) A Continental Electroplated Coffee Pot Circa 1820 £400–£600
A silver cruet set by Walker & Hall, Birmingham 1920 (Qty) A silver cruet set by Walker & Hall, Birmingham 1920 (Qty) £500–£700
by Harry Synyer & Charles Joseph Beddoes, Birmingham 1928 A Silver Lobed Swing-handle Basket £700–£900
A silver coffee pot by J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd., Birmingham 1968 (Qty) A silver coffee pot by J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd., Birmingham 1968 (Qty) £700–£800

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
R.w.s. Edward Duncan Ferrying sheep across the Medway, Kent $798 Christie's, Dec 2024
R.w.s. Edward Duncan A ship foundering in a gale Christie's, Jan 2015
R.w.s. Edward Duncan A ship in distress off Tantallon Castle, Scotland Christie's, Dec 2024
R.w.s. Edward Duncan Fishermen hauling in their nets off Whitby Christie's, Nov 2006
R.w.s. Edward Duncan Bracken gathering on a windswept moor Christie's, Sep 2008
R.w.s. Edward Duncan Rustics fishing before a weir Christie's, Jan 2015
R.w.s. Edward Duncan Shipping on an estuary Christie's, Jun 2008
R.w.s. Edward Duncan Yachts in Loch Crinan from opposite Don Troon Castle Bonhams, Oct 2014

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