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Lot 23 · Topographical Pictures including Selections from the Kelton Collection

The New Zealand Chief King Tetora (Te Toru)

Richard Read the Elder (c.1765-after 1827) · pencil and watercolour on paper

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Estimate
£20,000–£30,000 hammer ≈ $25,704–$38,556
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Topographical Pictures including Selections from the Kelton Collection, London · 29 October 2019
Dimensions
15 x 10 5/8in. (38.2 x 26.9cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3683748
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Richard Read the Elder (c.1765-after 1827), The New Zealand Chief King Tetora (Te Toru). Christie's, 29 Oct 2019, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3683748.

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