Beckton Gas Works, an unfinished work — William Lionel Wyllie, R.A. (British, 1851-1931)

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Estimate: £700–£1,000 hammer ≈ $944–$1,348
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Sale: Bonhams — The Marine Sale, London, Knightsbridge · 6 October 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-633659
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Lionel Wyllie, Ra, Beckton Gas Works, an unfinished work. Bonhams, 6 Oct 2021, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-633659.

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William Lionel Wyllie, Ra, Beckton Gas Works, an unfinished work. Bonhams, 6 Oct 2021, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-633659.

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