Sale 3280
London, South Kensington
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6 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 1,062
Estimate
Reginald John Whistler called Rex (1905-1944) Backing for Drawing room windows inscribed 'Backing for Drawing room windows.' (lower centre) pencil and watercolour heightened with white 7¾ x 10½ in. (19.7 x 26.7 cm.)
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