Lot 61 · Topographical Pictures
Ships of war manoeuvring for the attack on Aden, 17 January 1839; and Preparing for the attack on Aden, 18 January 1839
Thomas Sewell Robins · pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $1,869–$3,116
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Topographical Pictures, London · 15 December 2016
- Dimensions
- 10 7/8 x 18.6/8in. (27.6 x 47.6cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3961728
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Thomas Sewell Robins, Ships of war manoeuvring for the attack on Aden, 17 January 1839; and Preparing for the attack on Aden, 18 January 1839. Christie's, 15 Dec 2016, lot 61. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3961728.
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Thomas Sewell Robins, Ships of war manoeuvring for the attack on Aden, 17 January 1839; and Preparing for the attack on Aden, 18 January 1839. Christie's, 15 Dec 2016, lot 61. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3961728.
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