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Lot 166 · British Art on Paper

Studies for 'Apollo and Daphne' and another composition ( recto ); and Study for 'Gather Ye Rosebuds while Ye May' ( verso )

John William Waterhouse · pencil, unframed

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Estimate
£300–£500 hammer ≈ $516–$860
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — British Art on Paper , London · 17 November 2005
Dimensions
8½ x 6¾ in. (21.5 x 17.3 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5749298
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John William Waterhouse, Studies for 'Apollo and Daphne' and another composition ( recto ); and Study for 'Gather Ye Rosebuds while Ye May' ( verso ). Christie's, 17 Nov 2005, lot 166. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5749298.

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John William Waterhouse, Studies for 'Apollo and Daphne' and another composition ( recto ); and Study for 'Gather Ye Rosebuds while Ye May' ( verso ). Christie's, 17 Nov 2005, lot 166. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5749298.

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