Lot 155 · British and Continental Ceramics
A Gentleman facing left in blue jacket, navy waistcoat, white tied cravat, powdered long hair
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- Estimate
- $600–$900 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL CERAMICS, London (South Kensington) · 16 January 1999
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6598798
- Record
- first seen 29 Jul 2026 · updated 29 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Bass Otis, A Gentleman facing left in blue jacket, navy waistcoat, white tied cravat, powdered long hair. Christie's, 16 Jan 1999, lot 155. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6598798.
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Bass Otis, A Gentleman facing left in blue jacket, navy waistcoat, white tied cravat, powdered long hair. Christie's, 16 Jan 1999, lot 155. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6598798.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England, 1790-1810 | A QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY CANDLESTAND | $2,000–$4,000 | |
| New England, 1760-1780 | A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY EASY CHAIR | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| New York City, Late 19Th Century | AN AESTHETIC INLAID ROSEWOOD TABLE AND SIMILAR CHAIR | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| Schinz's Sandpiper, Plate CCLXXVIII; Forked-tailed Gull, Plate CCLXXX… | After John James Audubon | $2,500–$3,500 | |
| A young Officer facing right in blue jacket with gold buttons, cream … | Edward Greene Malbone | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Boston, 1760-1780 | Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair | $30,000–$50,000 |
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