A loaf of bread, a flask of ale, a wedge of cheese, a knife and a pickle on a table — Attributed to George Smith of Chichester (Chichester 1714-1776)

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Estimate: £7,000–£10,000 hammer ≈ $13,870–$19,815
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 11 July 2008
Dimensions: 24½ x 30 1/8 in. (62.3 x 76.5 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438287
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George Smith Of Chichester, A loaf of bread, a flask of ale, a wedge of cheese, a knife and a pickle on a table. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 154. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438287.

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George Smith Of Chichester, A loaf of bread, a flask of ale, a wedge of cheese, a knife and a pickle on a table. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 154. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438287.

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