'Rocky Mountains. Entrance to BearLake River. Separation of the Boat and the Canoes.' unframed — Admiral Sir George Back (British, 1796-1878)

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Estimate: £20,000–£30,000 hammer ≈ $25,847–$38,770
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Sale: Bonhams — Travel & Exploration, London, Knightsbridge · 26 February 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-725970
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 5 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Admiral Sir George Back, 'Rocky Mountains. Entrance to BearLake River. Separation of the Boat and the Canoes.' unframed. Bonhams, 26 Feb 2020, lot 202. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-725970.

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Admiral Sir George Back, 'Rocky Mountains. Entrance to BearLake River. Separation of the Boat and the Canoes.' unframed. Bonhams, 26 Feb 2020, lot 202. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-725970.

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