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- Estimate
- $25,000–$35,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Jewellery, London (South Kensington) · 27 October 2009
- Dimensions
- 88½ x 39in. (225 x 100cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4473434
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Halim Al-karim, King's Harem. Christie's, 27 Oct 2009, lot 110. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4473434.
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Halim Al-karim, King's Harem. Christie's, 27 Oct 2009, lot 110. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4473434.
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From the same sale Jewellery · Oct 2009
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| An aquamarine, tanzanite and diamond bead necklace | An aquamarine, tanzanite and diamond bead necklace | £2,200–£2,400 | |
| A pair of diamond flowerhead earrings | A pair of diamond flowerhead earrings | £500–£700 | |
| A archeological revival gold fringe necklace, by Robert Philips | A archeological revival gold fringe necklace, by Robert Philips | £6,000–£8,000 | |
| A cigarette case, by Bonds | A cigarette case, by Bonds | £2,800–£3,200 | |
| The Two Hexagons | Mounir Farmanfarmian (Iranian, b. 1924) | $30,000–$40,000 | |
| The Letter 'Noon' | Hakim Ghazali (Moroccan, B. 1963) | $15,000–$20,000 |
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| George Condo | Orgy Composition | SBI Art Auction, Oct 2021 |
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