Lot 31 · English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations
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- Estimate
- £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,672–$4,008
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations, London · 12 December 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4626238
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Shaw, the "first editions: re-covered" copy of:. Sotheby's, 12 Dec 2017, lot 31. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4626238.
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George Shaw, the "first editions: re-covered" copy of:. Sotheby's, 12 Dec 2017, lot 31. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4626238.
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From the same sale English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations · Dec 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watercolour of a Cat | Arthur Rackham | £200–£300 | |
| Fairy Party | Elizabeth Mary Watt | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| "Father Christmas' Book Tea" | Arthur Rackham | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| "The Real Pony Fans Are Small Girls" | Gerard Hoffnung | £1,000–£1,500 | |
| Chrysanthemums and Daisies | Arthur Rackham | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| "The British Character - Sea Sense" | 'pont' | £600–£800 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Shaw | 'The Barque Port Jackson' | $3,202 | Bonhams, Apr 2016 | |
| George Shaw | The Art Teacher | Phillips, Dec 2018 | ||
| George Shaw | Twelve Short Walks - 2005 | Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 2025 | ||
| George Shaw | George Shaw (1751-1813) | Christie's, Nov 1998 | ||
| George Shaw | The American clipper ship Staghound at sea 23-3/4 x 36 in. ( | Bonhams, Jun 2015 | ||
| Damien Hirst | Wu Zetian (H10-1), From the Empresses - 2022 | Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2023 | ||
| Damien Hirst | The Golden Calf | Phillips, Oct 2024 | ||
| Andy Warhol | Marilyn's Lips | Dane Fine Art, Dec 2022 |
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