Lot 258 · Old Master & British Pictures (Day Sale)
Avarice; and The pleasure of smoke and drink
Domenico Maggiotto · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- £25,000–£35,000 hammer ≈ $36,920–$51,688
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures (Day Sale), London · 3 December 2008
- Dimensions
- 31½ x 41¾ in. (80 x 106 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5407765
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Domenico Maggiotto, Avarice; and The pleasure of smoke and drink. Christie's, 3 Dec 2008, lot 258. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5407765.
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Domenico Maggiotto, Avarice; and The pleasure of smoke and drink. Christie's, 3 Dec 2008, lot 258. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5407765.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domenico Maggiotto | [no title recorded] | $27,880 | Dorotheum, Apr 2016 | |
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