Sale 2597
London, South Kensington
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10 November 2011
Price realised
GBP 2,750
Estimate
Richard Buckner (1812-1883) The young Bacchus signed 'R. Buckner' (lower right) oil on canvas 53½ x 37½ in. (135.9 x 95.2 cm.)
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