Lot 351 · Christie's Interiors
Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), half-length, in a rust coat, a book in his right hand
German School, 18th Century · oil on copper, oval
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- Estimate
- £600–£800 hammer ≈ $1,057–$1,409
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Christie's Interiors, London (South Kensington) · 9 September 2008
- Dimensions
- 5 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. (14.3 x 10.4 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5433997
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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German School, 18th Century, Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), half-length, in a rust coat, a book in his right hand. Christie's, 9 Sep 2008, lot 351. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5433997.
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German School, 18th Century, Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), half-length, in a rust coat, a book in his right hand. Christie's, 9 Sep 2008, lot 351. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5433997.
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