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    15 January 2008

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    • J. M. Colvin (British, 19th Ce
    Lot 141

    J. M. Colvin (British, 19th Century)

    A lady seated in a garden with a bowl of berries; and A gentleman taking snuff

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    GBP 500

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    GBP 500 - GBP 800

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    J. M. Colvin (British, 19th Century)
    A lady seated in a garden with a bowl of berries; and A gentleman taking snuff
    signed 'J M Colvin' (lower right and left respectively)
    oil on board
    9¼ x 6 in. (23.5 x 15.2 cm.)
    a pair (2)

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