Lot 223 · Important Pocketwatches and Wristwatches
Birds of Patagonia and Waterbirds
Millais, John Guille.1865-1931. · Leroy. A fine 18K gold openface minute repeating keyless lever watch
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — IMPORTANT POCKETWATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES, Geneva · 3 April 2003
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5871121
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Millais, John Guille.1865-1931., Birds of Patagonia and Waterbirds. Christie's, 3 Apr 2003, lot 223. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5871121.
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Millais, John Guille.1865-1931., Birds of Patagonia and Waterbirds. Christie's, 3 Apr 2003, lot 223. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5871121.
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From the same sale Important Pocketwatches and Wristwatches · Apr 2003
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ptarmigans on a rock ledge | John C. Bell (fl. 1846-1869) | $15,000–$25,000 | |
| Red headed Ducks in flight | Courtenay Brandreth (20th Century) | $5,000–$7,000 | |
| H. Tomalski | A GROUP OF THREE DECORATIVE CARVED AND PAINTED WATERFOWL SCULPTURES | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| Giant Antelope running | Gillian Wiles (British, 20th century) | $800–$1,200 | |
| The Smithsonian Elephant | Neal Deaton (20th century) | $100–$150 | |
| Black Crowned Night Heron | Chester A. Comstock (20th century) | $800–$1,200 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Miró | L'Été | $1,063 | Rago, Jun 2022 | |
| Rockwell Kent | Meditation (Prayer); Farewell 2 | Bonhams, Jun 2025 | ||
| Joan Miró | Two works from the Yves Bonnefoy: Anti-Platon portfolio | Rago, Oct 2025 | ||
| French School | A view of rooftops | Bonhams, Nov 2021 | ||
| Joan Miró | L'ete Air | Dane Fine Art, May 2024 | ||
| Millais, John Guille.1865-1931. | British Diving Ducks. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1913. | Bonhams, May 2014 | ||
| French School | Portrait of a Nobleman in Armor, Possibly Prince Eugene of S | Bonhams, Mar 2025 | ||
| Joan Miró | Journal d'un graveur, 1975 | Bonhams, Apr 2024 |
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