john downman, a.r.a. | portrait of mrs hay, née arabella campbell (1774-1819), circa 1805 — John Downman, A.R.A.

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,038–$1,557
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Sale: Sotheby's — Old Master Day Sale including Old Master Paintings, Drawings and British Works on Paper, London · 29 July 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-4846137
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John Downman A.r.a., john downman, a.r.a. | portrait of mrs hay, née arabella campbell (1774-1819), circa 1805. Sotheby's, 29 Jul 2020, lot 260. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4846137.

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John Downman A.r.a., john downman, a.r.a. | portrait of mrs hay, née arabella campbell (1774-1819), circa 1805. Sotheby's, 29 Jul 2020, lot 260. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4846137.

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