Lot 414 · Modern British and Irish Art
Bullslaughter Bay, Composition No. 3
John Piper C.h. · watercolour, ink and bodycolour
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,393–$8,090
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern British and Irish Art, London (South Kensington) · 3 June 1999
- Dimensions
- 13¾ x 20¾ in. (34.9 x 52.7 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4387286
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Piper C.h., Bullslaughter Bay, Composition No. 3. Christie's, 3 Jun 1999, lot 414. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4387286.
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John Piper C.h., Bullslaughter Bay, Composition No. 3. Christie's, 3 Jun 1999, lot 414. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4387286.
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|---|---|---|---|
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