Lot 23 · Topographical Pictures with Australian Art
A Toopapao [ tupapau ] of a chief, with a priest making an offering to the Morai [Huaheine (Fare), Tahiti]
Webber, John. 1751-1793. · pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper laid down on card
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- Estimate
- £15,000–£20,000 hammer ≈ $18,843–$25,124
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Topographical Pictures with Australian Art, London · 14 December 2018
- Dimensions
- 6 ¾ x 9 ¼in. (17.2 x 23.5cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3756995
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Webber, John. 1751-1793., A Toopapao [ tupapau ] of a chief, with a priest making an offering to the Morai [Huaheine (Fare), Tahiti]. Christie's, 14 Dec 2018, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3756995.
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Webber, John. 1751-1793., A Toopapao [ tupapau ] of a chief, with a priest making an offering to the Morai [Huaheine (Fare), Tahiti]. Christie's, 14 Dec 2018, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3756995.
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