Lot 111 · Topographical Pictures
A View in Nootka Sound
Webber, John. 1751-1793. · pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper
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- Estimate
- £200,000–£300,000 hammer ≈ $268,707–$403,060
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Topographical Pictures, London · 14 December 2017
- Dimensions
- 22 1/8 x 18 ¼in. (56.3 x 46.3cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3851644
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Webber, John. 1751-1793., A View in Nootka Sound. Christie's, 14 Dec 2017, lot 111. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3851644.
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Webber, John. 1751-1793., A View in Nootka Sound. Christie's, 14 Dec 2017, lot 111. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3851644.
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