Lot 40 · Modern British Art Online
All things are possible, even in nightmares
Austin Osman Spare · pencil and pastel
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- Estimate
- £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,665–$3,998
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern British Art Online , London · 24 November 2017
- Dimensions
- 15 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (40.2 x 32.6 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3872892
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3872892 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3872892
Austin Osman Spare, All things are possible, even in nightmares. Christie's, 24 Nov 2017, lot 40. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3872892.
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Austin Osman Spare, All things are possible, even in nightmares. Christie's, 24 Nov 2017, lot 40. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3872892.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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