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Lot 126 · American Art

A Branch of Apple Blossoms and Buds

Martin Johnson Heade · oil on board

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Estimate
$100,000–$150,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — American Art, New York · 29 November 2011
Dimensions
8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 in.)
Record ID
TB-2026-4219892
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Martin Johnson Heade, A Branch of Apple Blossoms and Buds. Christie's, 29 Nov 2011, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4219892.

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From the same sale American Art · Nov 2011

LotArtistEstimateResult
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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