Portrait of William Travis (c.1752-1835), bust-length, in a black coat and white cravat — John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837)

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Estimate: £10,000–£15,000 hammer ≈ $16,387–$24,580
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Sale: Christie's — British Pictures , London · 16 July 1998
Record ID: TB-2026-6658167
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John Constable, Portrait of William Travis (c.1752-1835), bust-length, in a black coat and white cravat. Christie's, 16 Jul 1998, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6658167.

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John Constable, Portrait of William Travis (c.1752-1835), bust-length, in a black coat and white cravat. Christie's, 16 Jul 1998, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6658167.

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