Sale 9153
London, South Kensington
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5 July 2001
Price realised
GBP 6,462
Estimate
Alex Ritter von Bensa (Austrian, 1820-1902) A cavalry charge signed 'Alex Ritter v Bensa 1868' (lower right) oil on canvas 41¼ x 62¼ in. (107.4 x 158 cm.)
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