Sale 5719
London
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28 November 1996
Price realised
GBP 1,840
Estimate
Michael Ayrton (1921-1975) Beach at Rye signed and dated 'Michael Ayrton 51' (lower left) oil on canvas 19 x 28 in. (48.2 x 71.2 cm.)
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