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Lot 140 · Contemporary Curated

Figurative Drawing

Matthew Monahan

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Estimate
£8,000–£12,000 hammer ≈ $10,664–$15,996
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Contemporary Curated, London · 24 November 2020
Record ID
TB-2026-4878217
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Matthew Monahan, Figurative Drawing. Sotheby's, 24 Nov 2020, lot 140. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4878217.

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I See Season Makiko Kudo £6,000–£8,000

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