Four Japanese figure studies and a figure study of a deceased Tartar, a group of five works 36 x 24cm (14 3/16 x 9 7/16in) and smaller. (5) all unframed — Charles Wirgman Sr. (British, 1832-1891)

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,034–$1,551
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Sale: Bonhams — Travel & Exploration, London, Knightsbridge · 26 February 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-725838
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Charles Wirgman Sr., Four Japanese figure studies and a figure study of a deceased Tartar, a group of five works 36 x 24cm (14 3/16 x 9 7/16in) and smaller. (5) all unframed. Bonhams, 26 Feb 2020, lot 70. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-725838.

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Charles Wirgman Sr., Four Japanese figure studies and a figure study of a deceased Tartar, a group of five works 36 x 24cm (14 3/16 x 9 7/16in) and smaller. (5) all unframed. Bonhams, 26 Feb 2020, lot 70. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-725838.

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