Lot 892 · British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations
A watched kettle
English School, 19th Century · black ink and watercolour
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- Estimate
- £200–£400 hammer ≈ $403–$806
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations, London (South Kensington) · 3 July 2007
- Dimensions
- 17½ x 13 in. (44.5 x 33 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5542230
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5542230 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5542230
English School, 19th Century, A watched kettle. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 892. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542230.
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English School, 19th Century, A watched kettle. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 892. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542230.
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|---|---|---|---|
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