Lot 20 · Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.
The British Cunard Steamer 'Gallia,' c. 1880s
James Edward Buttersworth · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- $6,000–$8,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Freeman's | Hindman — Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr., Philadelphia · 16 June 2025
- Dimensions
- 24 x 36 in.
- Record ID
- TB-2026-966337
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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James Edward Buttersworth, The British Cunard Steamer 'Gallia,' c. 1880s. Freeman's | Hindman, 16 Jun 2025, lot 20. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-966337.
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James Edward Buttersworth, The British Cunard Steamer 'Gallia,' c. 1880s. Freeman's | Hindman, 16 Jun 2025, lot 20. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-966337.
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