Lot 149 · British and Continental Watercolours including Original
Distant thoughts
William Anstey Dolland · pencil and watercolour
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- Estimate
- £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,453–$2,179
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours including Original , London (South Kensington) · 1 July 2004
- Dimensions
- 17½ x 8 in. (44.5 x 20 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5906901
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Anstey Dolland, Distant thoughts. Christie's, 1 Jul 2004, lot 149. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5906901.
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William Anstey Dolland, Distant thoughts. Christie's, 1 Jul 2004, lot 149. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5906901.
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