Lot 286 · British and Continental Watercolours including Original
Study of a parrot
Arthur Wardle Ri · pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, on buff paper
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- Estimate
- £400–£600 hammer ≈ $726–$1,090
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British and Continental Watercolours including Original , London (South Kensington) · 1 July 2004
- Dimensions
- 9½ x 7½ in. (24 x 19 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5906992
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5906992 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5906992
Arthur Wardle Ri, Study of a parrot. Christie's, 1 Jul 2004, lot 286. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5906992.
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Arthur Wardle Ri, Study of a parrot. Christie's, 1 Jul 2004, lot 286. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5906992.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Wardle Ri | Tigers | $647 | Bonhams, Nov 2024 | |
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| Arthur Wardle Ri | Foxhound | Bonhams, May 2013 | ||
| Arthur Wardle Ri | 'Thirst' | Bonhams, Jul 2023 |
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