Lot 47 · Modern and Contemporary Australian and South African Art
The gibbons
William Boissevain · acrylic on board
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- Estimate
- £3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $4,596–$7,660
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern and Contemporary Australian and South African Art, London · 16 December 2008
- Dimensions
- 40¾ x 39in. (103.4 x 99.1cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5404129
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Boissevain, The gibbons. Christie's, 16 Dec 2008, lot 47. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5404129.
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William Boissevain, The gibbons. Christie's, 16 Dec 2008, lot 47. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5404129.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Running cheetahs II -- large maquette | Dylan Lewis | £10,000–£15,000 | |
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