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Lot 1201 · Modern American Art Online

The young mermaids

Hector Caffieri, R.I. (1847-1932) · pencil and watercolour heightened with white

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Estimate
£4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,393–$8,090
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Modern American Art Online, New York · 29 November 2006
Dimensions
14¼ x 21 in. (36.2 x 53.3 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5614098
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Hector Caffieri, R.I. (1847-1932), The young mermaids. Christie's, 29 Nov 2006, lot 1201. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5614098.

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Hector Caffieri, R.I. (1847-1932), The young mermaids. Christie's, 29 Nov 2006, lot 1201. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5614098.

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Game Refuge HARRY LIVINGSTON (1883-1952) $1,000–$1,500
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