Sale 8629
London, South Kensington
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17 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,495
Estimate
William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) New Year 1911: A refresher by the wayside signed 'W Heath Robinson' (lower left), inscribed as title (upper centre) and further inscribed 'Here's another couple o' thou. old boy' (lower left) pencil and wash 15 x 11in. (40 x 28.6cm.)
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