Lot 174 · 20th Century British Art including the Collection of the
Ellen Jansen (Smiling Head)
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $6,816–$10,224
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 20th Century British Art including the Collection of the , London · 21 November 2003
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5977824
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sir Jacob Epstein, Ellen Jansen (Smiling Head). Christie's, 21 Nov 2003, lot 174. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5977824.
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Sir Jacob Epstein, Ellen Jansen (Smiling Head). Christie's, 21 Nov 2003, lot 174. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5977824.
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From the same sale 20th Century British Art including the Collection of the · Nov 2003
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl with Cloth Cap | Frederick Edward Mcwilliam, A.r.a. | £10,000–£15,000 | |
| Taillebourg | John Piper C.h. | £5,000–£7,000 | |
| Broselini in December | John Piper C.h. | £2,500–£3,500 | |
| Stour Valley | John Piper C.h. | £10,000–£15,000 | |
| Newhaven sunset | John Piper C.h. | £2,500–£3,500 | |
| Parma | John Piper C.h. | £2,500–£3,500 |
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