Austin Osman Spare (1888-1956) , Portrait of a Man, South London | Christie's

Sale 8616

20th Century British Art

London, South Kensington

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13 December 1999

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Lot 85

Austin Osman Spare (1888-1956)

Portrait of a Man, South London

Price realised

GBP 748

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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Austin Osman Spare (1888-1956)
Portrait of a Man, South London
signed with initials and dated lower right AOS/53
pastel
16 x 11in. (40.6 x 29.2cm.)
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