Lot 307 · Modern/British & Irish Art
Ancient Language; Islander's and Paradise Corner
John Hoyland · acrylic and metallic paint on canvas, unframed
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- Estimate
- £5,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $9,114–$14,582
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern/British & Irish Art , London · 16 June 2005
- Dimensions
- each 20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3775715
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Hoyland, Ancient Language; Islander's and Paradise Corner. Christie's, 16 Jun 2005, lot 307. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3775715.
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John Hoyland, Ancient Language; Islander's and Paradise Corner. Christie's, 16 Jun 2005, lot 307. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3775715.
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