The Culprit 6 3/8 x 9in. (16.2 x 22.8cm.) — Arthur Wardle, RI (British, 1864-1949)

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Estimate: $1,500–$2,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Dogs in Show & Field: The Fine Art Sale, New York · 12 February 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-2068169
Record: first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arthur Wardle Ri, The Culprit 6 3/8 x 9in. (16.2 x 22.8cm.). Bonhams, 12 Feb 2014, lot 141. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2068169.

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Arthur Wardle Ri, The Culprit 6 3/8 x 9in. (16.2 x 22.8cm.). Bonhams, 12 Feb 2014, lot 141. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2068169.

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