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- Estimate
- $4,000–$6,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Sotheby's N08053 · 23 January 2005
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3191823
- Record
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Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837., temple of flora: tulips. Sotheby's, 23 Jan 2005, lot 4. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3191823.
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Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837., temple of flora: tulips. Sotheby's, 23 Jan 2005, lot 4. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3191823.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837. | temple of flora: roses | $7,800 | Sotheby's, Jan 2006 | |
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| Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837. | The Night-Blooming Cereus, from The Temple of Flora | Christie's, Jan 2008 | ||
| Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837. | temple of flora: tulips | Sotheby's, Jan 2006 | ||
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| Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837. | Sacred Egyptian Bean, Queen Flower, Blue Egyptian Water Lily | Sotheby's, Jan 2009 | ||
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