A capriccio of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos, on the island of Patmos — Jean-Baptiste Hilaire (Audunle-le-Tiche 1753-after 1822 Paris)

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Estimate: £5,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $9,907–$15,852
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 11 July 2008
Dimensions: 9½ x 12 5/8 in. (24.1 x 32 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438295
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Jean-baptiste Hillaire, A capriccio of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos, on the island of Patmos. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 180. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438295.

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Jean-baptiste Hillaire, A capriccio of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos, on the island of Patmos. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 180. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438295.

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