Lot 23 · 20th Century British Art
Tarquin
John Piper C.h. · watercolour, bodycolour, pastel and charcoal, unframed
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $2,376–$3,168
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century British Art, London (South Kensington) · 13 October 2010
- Dimensions
- 19¼ x 14½ in. (48.9 x 36.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4952599
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4952599 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4952599
John Piper C.h., Tarquin. Christie's, 13 Oct 2010, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4952599.
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John Piper C.h., Tarquin. Christie's, 13 Oct 2010, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4952599.
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From the same sale 20th Century British Art · Oct 2010
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated nude reading | Sydney Harpley R.a. | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| Cat | Mary Fedden R.a. | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| Butterflies and fish | Scottie Wilson | £500–£700 | |
| M.M. Red & Green | Sir Peter Blake | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| Butterflies and swan | Scottie Wilson | £500–£700 | |
| Helmet Head | Dame Elizabeth Frink | £5,000–£7,000 |
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