Lot 7 · American Art
"Max simply walked up that pier, pulling that fish through the water by main force."
Norman Rockwell · on canvas
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- Estimate
- $200,000–$300,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — American Art, New York · 29 November 2011
- Dimensions
- 22 x 34 in. (55.9 x 86.4 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4219812
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Norman Rockwell, "Max simply walked up that pier, pulling that fish through the water by main force.". Christie's, 29 Nov 2011, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4219812.
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Norman Rockwell, "Max simply walked up that pier, pulling that fish through the water by main force.". Christie's, 29 Nov 2011, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4219812.
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From the same sale American Art · Nov 2011
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Ruby and Diamond Ring, by Gimel | A RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, BY GIMEL | HK$240,000–HK$350,000 | |
| A Sapphire and Diamond Ring, by Gimel | A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY GIMEL | HK$240,000–HK$350,000 | |
| A Diamond, Onyx and Emerald 'Panthère' Ring, by Cartier | A DIAMOND, ONYX AND EMERALD 'PANTHÈRE' RING, BY CARTIER | HK$120,000–HK$180,000 | |
| A Diamond Ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels | A DIAMOND RING, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS | HK$120,000–HK$180,000 | |
| A Coloured Diamond and Diamond 'Toi Et Moi' Ring | A COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND 'TOI ET MOI' RING | HK$1,600,000–HK$2,500,000 | |
| A Pair of Diamond Ear Pendants | A Pair Of Diamond Ear Pendants | HK$2,400,000–HK$3,500,000 |
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