Forbidden Football 14.5 x 22.7 cm. (5 3/4 x 9 in.) — Arthur Moreland (British, 1867-1951)

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Estimate: £100–£150 hammer ≈ $127–$190
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Sale: Bonhams — Football: The Beautiful Game, Online, London, New Bond Street · 4 December 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-385563
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arthur Moreland, Forbidden Football 14.5 x 22.7 cm. (5 3/4 x 9 in.). Bonhams, 4 Dec 2023, lot 10. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-385563.

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Arthur Moreland, Forbidden Football 14.5 x 22.7 cm. (5 3/4 x 9 in.). Bonhams, 4 Dec 2023, lot 10. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-385563.

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