Sale 9811
London, South Kensington
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25 March 2004
Price realised
GBP 191
Estimate
Conrad H.R. Carelli (b.1869) Constantinople signed 'Conrad H R Carelli' (lower right), further signed and inscribed 'With loving birthday wishes/to Edward/from C.H.R. Carelli/Constantinople. June 1928.' (on the reverse) watercolour 5 x 7 in. (12.5 x 18 cm.)
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