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Lot 65 · Sotheby's L05123

palamon and arcite; and erasistratus discovering the cause of antiochus' malady

Hamilton, William. 1777–1859.

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£60,000–£80,000 hammer ≈ $103,443–$137,924
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Sotheby's L05123 · 24 November 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-3341453
Record
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Hamilton, William. 1777–1859., palamon and arcite; and erasistratus discovering the cause of antiochus' malady. Sotheby's, 24 Nov 2005, lot 65. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3341453.

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Hamilton, William. 1777–1859., palamon and arcite; and erasistratus discovering the cause of antiochus' malady. Sotheby's, 24 Nov 2005, lot 65. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3341453.

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