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Lot 83 · Maritime Art

Meteor IV racing in the Solent

John Steven Dews · pencil

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,209–$4,814
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Maritime Art, London · 29 October 2008
Dimensions
9 x 13 in. (22.9 x 33 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5422077
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Steven Dews, Meteor IV racing in the Solent. Christie's, 29 Oct 2008, lot 83. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5422077.

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John Steven Dews, Meteor IV racing in the Solent. Christie's, 29 Oct 2008, lot 83. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5422077.

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