Cathedral Spires 14 x 10in — Arthur William Best (American, 1859-1935)

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Estimate: $1,000–$1,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Period Art & Design, San Francisco · 24 February 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-2138908
Record: first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arthur William Best, Cathedral Spires 14 x 10in. Bonhams, 24 Feb 2013, lot 5050. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2138908.

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Arthur William Best, Cathedral Spires 14 x 10in. Bonhams, 24 Feb 2013, lot 5050. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2138908.

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