Lot 93 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
2 items: 1. BENCHLEY, ROBERT. Original pen and ink sketch of Benchley in short pants standing next to a woman holding a flower,
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- Estimate
- $800–$1,200 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 28 June 2022
- Record ID
- TB-2026-556007
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 24 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Parker, Dorothy. 1890-1967., 2 items: 1. BENCHLEY, ROBERT. Original pen and ink sketch of Benchley in short pants standing next to a woman holding a flower,. Bonhams, 28 Jun 2022, lot 93. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-556007.
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Parker, Dorothy. 1890-1967., 2 items: 1. BENCHLEY, ROBERT. Original pen and ink sketch of Benchley in short pants standing next to a woman holding a flower,. Bonhams, 28 Jun 2022, lot 93. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-556007.
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