Lot 114 · Contemporary Edition
Backyard in Greenwich Village
John Wells James · oil on canvas laid down on board
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- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Contemporary Edition, London · 2 March 2005
- Dimensions
- 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5839657
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Wells James, Backyard in Greenwich Village. Christie's, 2 Mar 2005, lot 114. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5839657.
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John Wells James, Backyard in Greenwich Village. Christie's, 2 Mar 2005, lot 114. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5839657.
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From the same sale Contemporary Edition · Mar 2005
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20Th Century, | A GEORGE III STYLE SILVER-PLATED SALVER, | $700–$900 | |
| Early 19Th Century | A CLASSICAL MAHOGANY CARVED TRIPOD PIANO STOOL, | $300–$500 | |
| 20Th Century | A REGENCE STYLE WALNUT TABOURET, | $400–$600 | |
| Early 20Th Century (2) | A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS, | $300–$500 | |
| A Patinated-Plaster Figure of a Neoclassical Maiden | A PATINATED-PLASTER FIGURE OF A NEOCLASSICAL MAIDEN | $1,500–$2,000 | |
| Modern | A GEORGE III STYLE WHITE-STAINED AND CANED OPEN ARMCHAIR, | $800–$1,200 |
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