Lot 128 · Art Africain et Océanien
The prophesy of the Valiant Knight Archibald with the axe
Sir William Charles Ross · oil on board
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- Estimate
- £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,471–$2,207
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Art Africain et Océanien, Paris · 7 September 2005
- Dimensions
- 16 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (41.6 x 33.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5778649
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sir William Charles Ross, The prophesy of the Valiant Knight Archibald with the axe. Christie's, 7 Sep 2005, lot 128. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5778649.
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Sir William Charles Ross, The prophesy of the Valiant Knight Archibald with the axe. Christie's, 7 Sep 2005, lot 128. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5778649.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Charles Ross | Sir William Charles Ross R.A. | $1,889 | Christie's, May 2003 | |
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