Lot 251 · 20th/21st Century: Amsterdam
A tree has been uprooted. The men carry out their argument
Robyn O'neil · graphite on paper
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- Estimate
- €800–€1,200 hammer ≈ $1,172–$1,758
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th/21st Century: Amsterdam, Amsterdam · 8 December 2007
- Dimensions
- 80 x 100cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3503797
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Robyn O'neil, A tree has been uprooted. The men carry out their argument. Christie's, 8 Dec 2007, lot 251. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3503797.
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Robyn O'neil, A tree has been uprooted. The men carry out their argument. Christie's, 8 Dec 2007, lot 251. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3503797.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle per lot | Cognac, Napoléon, Grande Fine Champagne--Vintage 1802 | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| 3 bottles per lot | Verdelho--Solera 1748 | $7,500–$12,000 | |
| 1 bottle per lot | Malvazia Riserva--1875 d'Oliveiras Stenciled bottle, cracked wax capsule | $500–$800 | |
| 1 decanter sized bottle per lot | Amontillado Reliquia Barbadillo--Non Vintage In original wooden case | $150–$200 | |
| 3 bottles per lot | Quinta do Noval Nacional--Vintage 1966 | $900–$1,200 | |
| Above 2 bottles per lot | The Macallan --Vintage 1957 Bottled by Campbell, Hope & King Lightly bin soiled label (1) --Non Vintage 33 years old bottled by Gordon McPhail Lightly bin soiled label (1) | $400–$600 |
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