Lot 31 · 20th Century British Art
Micheline to Bastia by Train; Canonization of the Devil; Ancient and Modern Philosophers Examine the World; How to Make a Monster; and Jovial Distress II
John Minton · ink and gouache
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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
- 6¾ x 6 in. (17.2 x 16.5 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4952607
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Minton, Micheline to Bastia by Train; Canonization of the Devil; Ancient and Modern Philosophers Examine the World; How to Make a Monster; and Jovial Distress II. Christie's, 13 Oct 2010, lot 31. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4952607.
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John Minton, Micheline to Bastia by Train; Canonization of the Devil; Ancient and Modern Philosophers Examine the World; How to Make a Monster; and Jovial Distress II. Christie's, 13 Oct 2010, lot 31. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4952607.
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| 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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