Solomon and the Queen of Sheba — Jacob Willemsz. de Wet (Haarlem 1610-1671)

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Estimate: £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $7,926–$11,889
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 11 July 2008
Dimensions: 17½ x 21 7/8 in. (44.4 x 55.5 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438255
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Jacob Willemsz De Wet, Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 105. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438255.

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Jacob Willemsz De Wet, Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 105. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438255.

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