Lot 79 · Christie's Interiors
ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (circa 1768-1837)
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- Estimate
- £35,000–£45,000 hammer ≈ $56,812–$73,044
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Christie's Interiors, London (South Kensington) · 19 May 1998
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5311237
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 29 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837., ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (circa 1768-1837). Christie's, 19 May 1998, lot 79. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5311237.
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Thornton, Robert John. 1768–1837., ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (circa 1768-1837). Christie's, 19 May 1998, lot 79. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5311237.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sweet (1783-1835) | Sweet, Robert. 1783-1835. | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| A Caucasian carpet | Caucasian Carpet | £400–£600 | |
| Second Quarter 19Th Century | A William IV Rosewood Breakfast Table | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| Late 19Th Century | A Late Victorian Chesterfield Sofa | £600–£900 | |
| Late 19Th Century | A PLASTER BUST OF HERCULES | £500–£800 | |
| Late 19Th Century | A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN CAST-IRON GATES | £1,000–£1,500 |
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