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Lot 15 · Sotheby's L04120

Portrait of Captain Walter Thompson

Edward Alcock

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Estimate
£4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $7,269–$10,904
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Sotheby's L04120 · 26 March 2004
Record ID
TB-2026-3035824
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Edward Alcock, Portrait of Captain Walter Thompson. Sotheby's, 26 Mar 2004, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3035824.

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Edward Alcock, Portrait of Captain Walter Thompson. Sotheby's, 26 Mar 2004, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3035824.

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From the same sale Sotheby's L04120 · Mar 2004

LotArtistEstimateResult
The Captive's Return Henry Ryland £6,000–£8,000
Portrait of a gentleman Mary Beale £4,000–£6,000
Portrait of a gentleman John Astley £6,000–£8,000
Portrait of a gentleman Thomas Hudson £4,000–£6,000
The Empty Chair Charles Spencelayh £30,000–£50,000
Portrait of a gentleman Henri-pierre Danloux £4,000–£6,000

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