Lot 281 · Lyons Demesne Works of Art from The Collection of The Late Dr. Tony Ryan
Portrait head of James Stephens (1882-1950)
Sir William Rothenstein · pencil, red and white chalk, on paper
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $2,459–$4,099
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Lyons Demesne Works of Art from The Collection of The Late Dr. Tony Ryan, London · 4 June 1998
- Dimensions
- 9 x 6 in. (22.8 x 15.2 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4727656
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sir William Rothenstein, Portrait head of James Stephens (1882-1950). Christie's, 4 Jun 1998, lot 281. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4727656.
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Sir William Rothenstein, Portrait head of James Stephens (1882-1950). Christie's, 4 Jun 1998, lot 281. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4727656.
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|---|---|---|---|
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