Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, seated, in a dark coat against a red curtain — Attributed to William Owen (1769-1825)

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Estimate: £5,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $7,042–$11,268
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Sale: Christie's — British Pictures 1500-1850 , London · 15 June 2001
Record ID: TB-2026-6252254
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Owen Williams, Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, seated, in a dark coat against a red curtain. Christie's, 15 Jun 2001, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6252254.

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Owen Williams, Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, seated, in a dark coat against a red curtain. Christie's, 15 Jun 2001, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6252254.

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