Lot 19 · English Literature, History, Children's Books and Illustrations
observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening. london: printed by t. bensley for j. taylor, 1803
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- Estimate
- £3,500–£4,500 hammer ≈ $5,479–$7,044
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Children's Books and Illustrations , London · 9 December 2014
- Dimensions
- 340 x 270mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4318484
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Repton, Humphry. 1752-1818., observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening. london: printed by t. bensley for j. taylor, 1803. Sotheby's, 9 Dec 2014, lot 19. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4318484.
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Repton, Humphry. 1752-1818., observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening. london: printed by t. bensley for j. taylor, 1803. Sotheby's, 9 Dec 2014, lot 19. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4318484.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repton, Humphry. 1752-1818. | observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardeni | $5,571 | Sotheby's, May 2018 | |
| Repton, Humphry. 1752-1818. | designs for the pavillon [sic] at brighton. london: printed | Sotheby's, Nov 2013 | ||
| Repton, Humphry. 1752-1818. | Plan for the alteration of the prospect from the south front | Bonhams, Jul 2020 | ||
| Thomas Rowlandson | Head of a woman with a pearl earring | Sotheby's, Jul 2022 | ||
| Thomas Rowlandson | Gouty Gulston the Antiquarian at Antwerp | Sotheby's, Jan 2024 | ||
| Repton, Humphry. 1752-1818. | Sketches and Hints on Landscape Gardening . London: W. Bulme | Christie's, Dec 2021 | ||
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