Lot 938 · British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations
'And that's said to be the most painted village in England'
Rowland Emett · black ink, unframed
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- Estimate
- £700–£900 hammer ≈ $1,410–$1,813
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours and Original Book Illustrations, London (South Kensington) · 3 July 2007
- Dimensions
- 10½ x 14 7/8 in. (26.7 x 37.4 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5542259
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rowland Emett, 'And that's said to be the most painted village in England'. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 938. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542259.
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Rowland Emett, 'And that's said to be the most painted village in England'. Christie's, 3 Jul 2007, lot 938. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5542259.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Figures in a tavern | English School, 19th Century | £150–£250 | |
| 'Louis Wain. Of course, show him in!' | Ronald William Fordham Searle | £1,200–£1,800 | |
| On the Thames at Twickenham | John Varley R.w.s. | £1,000–£2,000 | |
| On the bridge to the castle | English School, 19th Century | £300–£500 | |
| Rowing by the mill (illustrated); and Figures before a classical arch | Late 18th Century Italian School | £300–£500 | |
| Mythological study of Ariadne | Manner Of Titian | £300–£400 |
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