Sale 8616
London, South Kensington
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13 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,495
Estimate
Michael Ayrton (1921-1975) Design for 'The Little Sweep' signed lower right Michael Ayrton pencil, pen, brush, black ink, coloured chalk and bodycolour, squared for transfer 12 x 17in. (31.7 x 43.2cm.)
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