Lot 197 · Old Masters Part II
Three views of a British Mail Packet in the Downs off Deal
Francis Holman · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- £12,000–£18,000 hammer ≈ $15,318–$22,976
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Old Masters Part II, London · 7 July 2023
- Dimensions
- 39 x 59 in. (99 x 149.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3345508
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Francis Holman, Three views of a British Mail Packet in the Downs off Deal. Christie's, 7 Jul 2023, lot 197. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3345508.
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Francis Holman, Three views of a British Mail Packet in the Downs off Deal. Christie's, 7 Jul 2023, lot 197. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3345508.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Monstrance | ITALIAN, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY | £40,000–£60,000 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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