Lot 43 · British Art on Paper including the Collection and Studio of
A mermaid and polar bears
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- Estimate
- £1,000–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,574–$3,149
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — British Art on Paper including the Collection and Studio of , London (South Kensington) · 27 March 2003
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6052876
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arthur Wardle Ri, A mermaid and polar bears. Christie's, 27 Mar 2003, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6052876.
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Arthur Wardle Ri, A mermaid and polar bears. Christie's, 27 Mar 2003, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6052876.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering wood | William Brock | £300–£500 | |
| A Corner in Rye, Sussex | Edward Wesson | £200–£300 | |
| Yachts Entering a Harbour | Paul Maze | £400–£600 | |
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| Portrait of a young lady, bust length, in a blue dress and white fich… | English School, 19th Century | £600–£800 |
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