Lot 175 · 19th Century European Art and Fine 19th Century European Art
The Love Letter
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- Estimate
- $15,000–$20,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — 19th Century European Art and Fine 19th Century European Art, New York · 30 October 2002
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6097657
- Record
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Arthur Langley Vernon, The Love Letter. Christie's, 30 Oct 2002, lot 175. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6097657.
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Arthur Langley Vernon, The Love Letter. Christie's, 30 Oct 2002, lot 175. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6097657.
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From the same sale 19th Century European Art and Fine 19th Century European Art · Oct 2002
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarding the Chieftan | Circle of Benjamin Constant (French, 1845-1902) | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| A Quiet Moment | Josef Isaels (Dutch, 1824-1911) | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| A Portrait of Helena Modjeska Chlapowski | Emile-Auguste Carolus Duran (French, 1837-1917) | $25,000–$35,000 | |
| Fishing Boats on the Water, Cap Martin | Peder Mønsted (Danish, 1859-1941) | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| An Alpine Village | Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg, Jr. (French, 1838-1904) | $15,000–$20,000 | |
| Boating on the Seine, Chatou | Raoul-Edmond Marie (French, late 19th Century) | $12,000–$16,000 |
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