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- Wilfred Jenkins
- Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane
Wilfred Jenkins
Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane
Found at
Christies,
London
British and Victorian Pictures, Lot 263
9. Mar - 9. Mar 2000
British and Victorian Pictures, Lot 263
9. Mar - 9. Mar 2000
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
Wilfred Jenkins (fl.1875-1888)
Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane
both signed 'Wilfred Jenkins' (lower right)
oil on canvas
36 x 24 in. (91.5 x 60.8 cm.)
a pair (2)
Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane
both signed 'Wilfred Jenkins' (lower right)
oil on canvas
36 x 24 in. (91.5 x 60.8 cm.)
a pair (2)
A top price for Wilfred Jenkins
In March 2000 Christies in London held the auction British and Victorian Pictures, which included the work Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane by Wilfred Jenkins. The »bidding war« ended at GBP 12,075.00 (€ 20,081.28), 73% above the upper estimate. This high result makes Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane the most expensive artwork by Wilfred Jenkins that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Wilfred Jenkins
Im März 2000 führte Christies in London die Auktion British and Victorian Pictures durch, in der auch die Arbeit Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane von Wilfred Jenkins zur Versteigerung kam. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von GBP 12.075,00 (€ 20.081,28) und damit 73% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Figures on the corner of a moonlit street; and Figures on a moonlit lane zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Wilfred Jenkins, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.