Lot 62 · 20C British Art
The Rape of the Sabines
Willis, Robert. 1799-1878. · pencil and watercolour; squared for transfer
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,844–$8,767
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20C British Art , London · 1 January 2009
- Dimensions
- 20 x 13 in. (50.8 x 34.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5402229
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Willis, Robert. 1799-1878., The Rape of the Sabines. Christie's, 1 Jan 2009, lot 62. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5402229.
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Willis, Robert. 1799-1878., The Rape of the Sabines. Christie's, 1 Jan 2009, lot 62. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5402229.
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