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Lot 12 · British and Victorian Pictures

Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Isaac Johnson of Clipsham, three-quarter-length, in a brown coat and lace stock, a pocket watch and letter on a carpet-covered table by his side, men o'war at anchor beyond

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Estimate
£8,000–£12,000 hammer ≈ $12,559–$18,839
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — British and Victorian Pictures , London (South Kensington) · 5 September 2002
Record ID
TB-2026-6118404
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Circle Of John Michael Wright, Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Isaac Johnson of Clipsham, three-quarter-length, in a brown coat and lace stock, a pocket watch and letter on a carpet-covered table by his side, men o'war at anchor beyond. Christie's, 5 Sep 2002, lot 12. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6118404.

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Circle Of John Michael Wright, Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Isaac Johnson of Clipsham, three-quarter-length, in a brown coat and lace stock, a pocket watch and letter on a carpet-covered table by his side, men o'war at anchor beyond. Christie's, 5 Sep 2002, lot 12. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6118404.

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