Lot 27 · British Art on Paper
Study of a figure in contemplation
George Richmond · pen and brown ink
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- Estimate
- £500–£800 hammer ≈ $860–$1,377
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British Art on Paper , London · 17 November 2005
- Dimensions
- 9¼ x 6 in. (23.5 x 15.2 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5749206
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Richmond, Study of a figure in contemplation. Christie's, 17 Nov 2005, lot 27. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5749206.
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George Richmond, Study of a figure in contemplation. Christie's, 17 Nov 2005, lot 27. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5749206.
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| Tavern scene | Thomas Rowlandson | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| Cookham-on-Thames, Berkshire | Peter De Wint O.w.s. | £7,000–£10,000 | |
| The Glebe Farm | Peter De Wint O.w.s. | £5,000–£8,000 | |
| Trafalgar Square, London | Edward Seago | £4,000–£6,000 | |
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