Saint Mary Magdalene in the Desert — Jean-Joseph Taillasson (Bordeaux 1745-1809 Paris)

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Estimate: £12,000–£18,000 hammer ≈ $17,332–$25,999
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master Pictures , London · 17 April 2002
Record ID: TB-2026-6157307
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Jean-joseph Taillasson, Saint Mary Magdalene in the Desert. Christie's, 17 Apr 2002, lot 84. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6157307.

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Jean-joseph Taillasson, Saint Mary Magdalene in the Desert. Christie's, 17 Apr 2002, lot 84. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6157307.

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