Lot 166 · British Art on Paper Including Original Book Illustrations
Flight of the ink dart
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- Estimate
- £600–£800 hammer ≈ $997–$1,329
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — BRITISH ART ON PAPER INCLUDING ORIGINAL BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS, London (South Kensington) · 3 July 2003
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6019928
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ronald William Fordham Searle, Flight of the ink dart. Christie's, 3 Jul 2003, lot 166. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6019928.
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Ronald William Fordham Searle, Flight of the ink dart. Christie's, 3 Jul 2003, lot 166. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6019928.
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| Yarmouth | John Berney Crome | £300–£500 | |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | The Board Meeting | $1,750 | Heritage Auctions, Oct 2013 | |
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| Ronald William Fordham Searle | James Boswell's Grand Tour | Christie's, Mar 2009 | ||
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | Reindeer | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2025 | ||
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | 'Dreams of Glory' | Christie's, Jul 2009 | ||
| Ronald William Fordham Searle | Work break | Christie's, Dec 2001 |
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