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Lot 281 · British and Continental Watercolours including Original Book

Illustrations for the Early Poems of William Morris (three illustrated)

Emma Florence Harrison · pencil, brown ink and watercolour, unframed

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Estimate
£800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,538–$2,307
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours including Original Book, London (South Kensington) · 1 December 2004
Dimensions
14 x 10 in. (35.5 x 25.5 cm.) (12)
Record ID
TB-2026-5862963
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Emma Florence Harrison, Illustrations for the Early Poems of William Morris (three illustrated). Christie's, 1 Dec 2004, lot 281. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5862963.

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