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Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art

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October 09, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

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LOT 21

Lot 21

Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)

Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)
Lot 21 Details
Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961), British

A WOMAN IN A LONG DRESS, CA. 1900

graphite on thick wove paper
signed lower right
15.9 x 9.9 in — 40.4 x 25.2 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $1,625
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)
  • Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)
  • Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)
  • Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)
  • Augustus John, OM, RA (1878-1961)
Provenance:

Collection of William G. Constable, Cambridge, MA
By descent to the collection of John D. Constable, Cambridge, MA
By descent to the estate of Sylvia Paine Constable, Cambridge, MA
Christie's, New York, 1 Feb 2024, lot 176
Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Windsor, CT, 26 Apr 2025, lot 303
Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Exhibited:

Special Loan Exhibition of British Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA.

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.
Minor mat burn to margins.

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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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