Lot 181 · Victorian Pictures including The John H. Schaeffer
The Sailor's Tune
William Henry Midwood · oil on panel
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $7,284–$10,925
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Victorian Pictures including The John H. Schaeffer , London · 11 June 2004
- Dimensions
- 13 7/8 x 18 1/8 in. (35.3 x 47 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5917022
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Henry Midwood, The Sailor's Tune. Christie's, 11 Jun 2004, lot 181. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5917022.
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William Henry Midwood, The Sailor's Tune. Christie's, 11 Jun 2004, lot 181. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5917022.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| The myrtle's altar | Andrea Carlo Lucchesi | £6,000–£8,000 | |
| The initials | Sophie Anderson | £6,000–£10,000 | |
| Hagar | Albert Toft | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| Summer Time: Through the Hayfield, Worcestershire | Benjamin Williams Leader, Ra | £20,000–£25,000 | |
| The River Llugwy, Bettws-y-Coed, North Wales | Benjamin Williams Leader, Ra | £10,000–£15,000 | |
| Her only playmates | Heywood Hardy | £40,000–£60,000 |
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