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- Estimate
- £700–£1,000 hammer ≈ $1,105–$1,579
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Christie's Interiors, London (South Kensington) · 1 July 1999
- Dimensions
- 11 x 17 1/8 in. (28 x 43.5 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4787803
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Fortunino Matania, The Taj Mahal. Christie's, 1 Jul 1999, lot 473. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4787803.
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Fortunino Matania, The Taj Mahal. Christie's, 1 Jul 1999, lot 473. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4787803.
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From the same sale Christie's Interiors · Jul 1999
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20Th Century | A 19-INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE | £800–£1,200 | |
| A fine Kashan rug | A fine Kashan rug | £550–£850 | |
| A Seraband rug & Bijar rug | A Seraband rug & Bijar rug | £500–£800 | |
| Early 19Th Century | A REGENCY ROSEWOOD WHATNOT | £800–£1,200 | |
| Late 19Th Century | A VICTORIAN BRONZE SIX-LIGHT CHANDELIER | £500–£800 | |
| Of William IV Style, Recent Manufacture | A PAIR OF MAHOGANY LIBRARY STEPS | £1,200–£1,800 |
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| Fortunino Matania | Isabel, Wife of Richard II and the Gardener, London Magazine | Heritage Auctions, Feb 2026 | ||
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| Fortunino Matania | Charles II and Louise de Kéroualle, pencil and body colour, | Kings Russell Auctioneers, Jun 2026 | ||
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