Lot 126 · British Art on Paper Including 'The Blue Rigi' by J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
Fireside reflections
Carlton Alfred Smith · pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour
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- Estimate
- £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $11,294–$15,059
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British Art on Paper Including 'The Blue Rigi' by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., London · 5 June 2006
- Dimensions
- 20 x 13 7/8 in. (51 x 35.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5675503
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Carlton Alfred Smith, Fireside reflections. Christie's, 5 Jun 2006, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5675503.
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Carlton Alfred Smith, Fireside reflections. Christie's, 5 Jun 2006, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5675503.
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