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- Estimate
- £3,000,000–£4,000,000 hammer ≈ $5,469,537–$7,292,716
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Christie's Jewels Online, New York · 9 June 2005
- Dimensions
- 49 3/8 x 67 1/8 in. (125.4 x 170.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3734756
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Balthus, Les trois soeurs. Christie's, 9 Jun 2005, lot 44. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3734756.
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Balthus, Les trois soeurs. Christie's, 9 Jun 2005, lot 44. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3734756.
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From the same sale Christie's Jewels Online · Jun 2005
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Platinum Ring | CAT'S EYE CHRYSOBERYL AND PLATINUM RING | $5,000–$7,000 | |
| Bulgari "Bulgari Bulgari" Onyx Necklace | BULGARI "BULGARI BULGARI" ONYX NECKLACE | $1,500–$2,000 | |
| Diamond and Platinum Earrings | DIAMOND AND PLATINUM EARRINGS | $800–$1,200 | |
| Gold and Diamond Earrings | GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS | $700–$1,000 | |
| Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace | TIFFANY & CO. PALOMA PICASSO FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE | $800–$1,200 | |
| Cartier Set of Diamond and Gold Dog Brooches | CARTIER SET OF DIAMOND AND GOLD DOG BROOCHES | $3,000–$5,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balthus | Les trois soeurs | $6,736,000 | Christie's, Nov 2006 | |
| Balthus | Japonaise au miroir noir | Christie's, Nov 2021 | ||
| Marc Chagall | Le Violoniste ou Le violoniste sur le banc | Christie's, May 2023 | ||
| Balthus | Lady Abdy | Christie's, Nov 2015 | ||
| Marc Chagall | Bethsabée | Sotheby's, May 2024 | ||
| Balthus | Le lever | Christie's, Feb 2018 | ||
| Pablo Picasso | Fillette aux nattes et au chapeau vert | Christie's, Nov 2022 | ||
| Pablo Picasso | Tête de femme sur fond jaune | Sotheby's, May 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.