Lot 123 · 20th Century British Art
The sewing machine
William Scott R.a. · watercolour, bodycolour and thinned oil
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- Estimate
- £40,000–£60,000 hammer ≈ $73,529–$110,293
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century British Art , London · 4 June 2004
- Dimensions
- 20½ x 26¾ in. (52.1 x 67.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5920191
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Scott R.a., The sewing machine. Christie's, 4 Jun 2004, lot 123. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5920191.
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William Scott R.a., The sewing machine. Christie's, 4 Jun 2004, lot 123. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5920191.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Scott R.a. | Blue Frying Pan | $135,594 | Sotheby's, Nov 2014 | |
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