Lot 157 · Topographical Pictures
Two portraits of Japanese women
Charles Wirgman Sr. · pencil and watercolour on paper
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- Estimate
- £5,000–£7,000 hammer ≈ $6,718–$9,405
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Topographical Pictures, London · 14 December 2017
- Dimensions
- 15 7/8 x 11 ½in. (40.4 x 28.5cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3851676
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Charles Wirgman Sr., Two portraits of Japanese women. Christie's, 14 Dec 2017, lot 157. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3851676.
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Charles Wirgman Sr., Two portraits of Japanese women. Christie's, 14 Dec 2017, lot 157. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3851676.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wirgman Sr. | A Japanese lady with a parasol | $4,604 | Bonhams, Feb 2020 | |
| George Chinnery | An Extensive View of the Praya Grande from the North, Macao, | Bonhams, Oct 2025 | ||
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| Edward Lear | The Nile at Kasr-Es-Saad, Egypt | Christie's, Jul 2022 | ||
| Charles Wirgman Sr. | View of Kanagawa, Japan | Bonhams, Dec 2013 | ||
| Edward Lear | Wastwater, Lake District, England | Sotheby's, Sep 2021 | ||
| Chinese School | Maidens on a Terrace | Bonhams, Oct 2023 | ||
| Charles Wirgman Sr. | Four Japanese figure studies and a figure study of a decease | Bonhams, Feb 2020 |
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